England's dramatic World Cup victory against DR Congo on Wednesday attracted a peak audience of 16.3 million on BBC TV, making it the BBC's most-watched moment this year. The match also saw 10.4 million additional streams across BBC digital platforms. England will now face Mexico in the last 16.
Congo DR's head coach, Sébastien Desabre, received news of his father's death during a post-match press conference following their FIFA World Cup 2026 exit against England. The emotional announcement interrupted his comments on the team's performance after a 2-1 defeat.
Harry Kane scored two late goals to give England a 2-1 comeback win over Congo DR, moving him level with Erling Haaland and one goal behind leaders Messi and Mbappé in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race. Kane also surpassed Pelé's World Cup goal tally.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. The brace came after a "difficult, dark week" of criticism following a draw against DR Congo.
Cristiano Ronaldo, aos 41 anos, disputará sua última Copa do Mundo em 2026. Portugal, favorito no Grupo K, enfrentará Colômbia, RD Congo e Uzbequistão. A seleção portuguesa busca o primeiro título mundial.
