Harry Kane gets England through to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 16, as they come from behind with a 2-1 win over DR Congo. Belgium pulls through with a controversial VAR penalty, and scores deep into stoppage time to beat Senegal 3-2. The United States have advanced to the World Cup Round of 16, after sealing a 2-nil victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Folarin Balogun scores the opening goal, just before half time, before being sent off with a red card in the second half. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she breaks down today's results, and looks into Socceroos' latest talking points ahead of their match against Egypt this Saturday.
World Cup: Kane rescues England; Belgium win on penalty; controversial red card for USA
Did England struggle against the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Did Belgium get a last minute penalty?
Will we see Bosnia and Herzogovina in the Round of 16?
And what is Australia's game plan for the next match?
I’m your host, Haylena Krishnamoorthy, and in this episode of SBS News’ World Cup Daily: The 90+ Podcast, I'll bring you the biggest stories on and beyond the pitch.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Brian Cipenga placed them in a shock lead [[in the seventh minute against England,and the Congolese team were off to a great start - they came out firing.
England coach Thomas Tuchel's side struggled, and they almost looked like they were going out.
But England's captain Harry Kane saved the Three Lions, as they battled their way with a 2-1 win over the DRC.
Congo's goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi made incredible saves in this match.
Here's Thomas Tuchel, after the match.
"We have to have that mindset, if it's getting hard, it's getting hard, don't lose patience, don't lose belief, when we were knocking and knocking they guy was incredible, the kind of saves he had. But full credit to the mentality and the belief, well done."
Now Kane's second-half goals sends the 1966 world champions through to the Round of 16.
"What a crazy game obviously, first and foremost playing against a tough team, well organised team, going behind but after that first hydration break I thought we upped the level, we looked good, I mean the keeper made some unbelievable saves in that first half, it's just about pounding the rock, you've got to stay patient in these games, the last couple of games were very similar, and obviously when you get to knockout football the pressure is higher, the risk is higher, but we spoke all week just about being ourselves, and from an attacking point of view it's probably our best game of the tournament so far, obviously still things to work on for sure but these rounds are just about getting through, I mean the boss spoke about it before the game, this one and the next one are two difficult games, for different reasons, the next one obviously away in Mexico against Mexico."
And the challenge gets even bigger.
England's next stop is Mexico at the Azteca Stadium - a ground that still brings back painful memories for English fans.
It was there that Diego Maradona scored his infamous "Hand of God" goal to knock England out of the 1986 World Cup.
Safe to say, this next one comes with plenty of history.
Elsewhere, Belgium have pulled off one of the most remarkable comebacks of the tournament,scoring deep into stoppage time to beat Senegal 3-2 and book their place in the Round of 16.
Senegal looked in complete control after first-half goals from Habib Diarra.
and Ismaila Sarr gave their side a 2-nil lead, and they seemed destined to go through.
But Belgium made a comeback.
Romelu Lukaku scored the first goal, before Youri Tielemans equalised.
Then, with the clock ticking into the 125th minute, Tielemans struck again from the penalty spot - his double, completing an extraordinary turnaround.
"And this astonishing tale, no, out and over, and it is over, from the brink - to the next round, Belgium squeeze through to the Round of 16."
SBS attended a Senegalese watch party in Sydney's CBD and spoke to this fan.
"I thought we had it, but it's football. Full of surprises so sad to go home, but happy for the other team."Belgium are now through to the Round of 16, where they'll face the United States on July 7 at 10am AEST.
Elsewhere, the United States have advanced to the World Cup Round of 16, after sealing a 2-nil victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal, just before half time, before being sent off in the second half after a video refereeing review.
This, as the referee made out he had stamped on the back of Tarik Muharemović's foot.
"After review the number 20 committed a serious foul.. the decision is red card crowd in background."
Despite only having ten men, the U-S sealed the win through a freekick by Malik Tillman at the 82nd minute.
They will now advance to face Belgium on the 7th of July at 10am AEST. And as Australia prepares for their next match in the Round of 16, Socceroos player Alessandro Circati says they are progressing.
"I see everyday that people are growing, people are getting better and people are pushing people to get better, and most people are willing to prove to the world that what Australia can do in football, our abilities, what we can do, again, we travel as far as we can and we look at it game by game and now we are fully focused for the game with Egypt."
And here's Socceroos assistant coach, Mile Jedinak [[me-lay yeh-d-nuck]] on playing against Egypt and star player Mohammed Salah.
"They have threats all over the park, that's what they do, they have guys playing at very high level - and you mentioned one who's done it for a long time - and there are others in there that are also doing the job and the business at club level for the national team, it's probably more of a collective approach I'd say from our perspective and how we can pass those messages on to our players."
Australia will be up against Egypt in Dallas on Saturday at 4am AEST.
I'll be back with you on Saturday with the latest on that match, as well as Argentina against Cape Verde, and Colombia facing Ghana.
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