England's striker surpasses Brazilian legend: Kane equals record holder.

Historic milestone for the English captain

According to Novyny.live: With his two goals in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against the Democratic Republic of Congo, Harry Kane not only secured his team's victory but also wrote football history. The forward scored in the 75th and 86th minutes, leading England to a 2:1 success. He has now reached a total of 13 World Cup goals. This mark is particularly noteworthy: he has surpassed the record of the legendary Brazilian Pelé (12 goals) and simultaneously caught up with the French striker Just Fontaine, who also has 13 goals. However, Fontaine's goals all come from a single tournament, the 1958 World Cup in Sweden.

Kane's performance underscores his immense importance to the 'Three Lions'. His goals were not only decisive but also propelled him into an exclusive circle of the most successful World Cup scorers. The 2:1 victory against the DR Congo was an important step towards reaching the quarter-finals.

Next hurdle: Duel with Mexico

After the final whistle, Kane expressed his excitement about his team's offensive performance.

'That was England's best attacking display at this World Cup.'

The success against the DR Congo has further strengthened the confidence of the English team. Kane's record chase and the strong team performance raise hopes for a successful outcome in the tournament. The match against Mexico will show whether England can substantiate its title ambitions.