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FIFA WC Day 21 (1-2 July) Highlights: The Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was filled with incredible drama and historic comebacks today. Both powerhouse teams, England and Belgium, found themselves on the brink of elimination at one stage but turned the tide with incredible performances in the dying minutes. While England defeated DR Congo, Belgium overcame Senegal in the final seconds of extra time. Meanwhile, co-hosts USA also made history while playing with 10 men. Let’s dive into the excitement of last night's blockbuster matches.
FIFA WC Round of 32: England vs DR Congo Match Highlights & Results
Match Result: England Beat DR Congo 2-1 (Harry Kane Spearheads a Historic Comeback)
In the match played in Atlanta, DR Congo stunned England early on, but captain Harry Kane stepped up as the team's savior to propel them into the pre-quarterfinals.
- Early Shock from Congo: Brian Sipenga scored in the 7th minute to give DR Congo a 1-0 lead. In the first half, Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi thwarted excellent attempts by Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.
- Harry Kane's Counter-Attack: In the 75th minute of the second half, Harry Kane scored the equalizer with a header off a brilliant cross from substitute Anthony Gordon. Just 11 minutes later (86th minute), Kane outwitted the defense with another magnificent strike, securing a memorable 2-1 victory for England.
- England's Historic Record: For the first time in World Cup history, England won a match after trailing at halftime. In the nine previous matches of this kind, England had suffered seven defeats and two draws. Additionally, Harry Kane reached the milestone of his 13th goal in World Cup finals.
- Next Match: England will now face hosts Mexico in a major Round of 16 clash.
FIFA WC Round of 32: Belgium vs Senegal Match Highlights & Results
Match Result: Belgium Beat Senegal 3-2 in Extra Time After Dramatic Turnaround
This match, played in Seattle, will go down as one of the greatest comeback games in World Cup knockout history, with Belgium securing victory after trailing by two goals until the 85th minute.
- Senegal's Dominance: Thanks to brilliant goals from Habib Diarra (25th minute) and Ismaila Sarr, Senegal led 2-0 until the 85th minute, and victory seemed certain.
- Belgium's Comeback in 3 Minutes: Romelu Lukaku revived Belgium's hopes by scoring in the 86th minute. Just three minutes later (89th minute), Youri Tielemans headed home a cross from Leandro Trossard to level the score at 2-2, forcing the match into extra time.
- 120+5th Minute VAR Drama: In the dying moments of extra time, Belgium was awarded a penalty following a VAR review. Under immense pressure, Youri Tielemans scored a magnificent penalty in the 120+5th minute, securing an incredible 3-2 victory for Belgium.
- Unique Record: This marks only the second time in World Cup knockout history that Belgium has won a match after trailing by two goals. He had previously achieved this feat against Japan in 2018.
FIFA WC Round of 32: USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Highlights & Results
Match Result: 10-Man USA Beat Bosnia 2-0 to Secure Last-16 Spot
Under the leadership of Mauricio Pochettino, the co-host US team made history by winning a World Cup knockout stage match for the first time since 2002.
- Red Card Setback: Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman scored to put the USA in a strong position. However, after Balogun received a red card in the 64th minute, the USA had to play the final 30 minutes with only 10 men.
- Tillman's Magical Goal: US midfielder Malik Tillman was named 'Player of the Match' for his brilliant free-kick goal and outstanding performance. Despite being down to 10 players, the US defense gave Bosnia no chances and secured a 2-0 victory.
- Next Match: The USA will now face an in-form Belgium side in the Round of 16 knockout match.
Also Read: Top 5 Biggest Upsets in FIFA World Cup History
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