The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

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The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern:

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The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern:

2:01 p.m.

England has advanced to the Round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Congo. After trailing 1-0 at halftime, Harry Kane scored in the 75th and 86th minutes to lift his country to victory. England will next face Mexico.

Panama's Jose Cordoba, right, challenges for the ball with England's Ollie Watkins during the World Cup Group L soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Panama's Jose Cordoba, right, challenges for the ball with England's Ollie Watkins during the World Cup Group L soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

12:52 p.m.

Congo has a 1-0 lead over England at halftime thanks to Brian Cipenga’s goal in the seventh minute.

12 p.m. 

Congo's Brian Cipenga (9) scores during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Congo's Brian Cipenga (9) scores during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

England and Congo have kicked off their Round of 32 match in Atlanta.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2026.

England's Harry Kane shoots during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
England's Harry Kane shoots during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
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