Harry Kane Surpasses Pele’s World Cup Record After England Heroics Against DR Congo

England captain Harry Kane has moved ahead of Brazil legend Pele on the FIFA World Cup all-time goalscoring list after his match-winning performance against DR Congo.

The Bayern Munich striker scored twice as England came from behind to defeat the Leopards 2-1 in their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday, securing their place in the last 16.

England found themselves trailing after Brian Cipenga gave DR Congo the lead with a brilliant first-half finish, but Kane responded with two crucial goals to turn the game around for Thomas Tuchel’s side.

The brace took Kane’s World Cup tally to 13 goals, surpassing Pele’s record and further strengthening his status among the tournament’s greatest goalscorers.

Kane is also England’s leading World Cup scorer, continuing to rewrite the national team’s history on football’s biggest stage.

Opinion:
Kane’s achievement highlights the consistency and longevity required to succeed at the World Cup. Passing a name like Pele is a remarkable milestone because the Brazilian icon remains one of football’s most influential figures.

While individual records are important, Kane’s biggest challenge now is helping England go deeper into the tournament. Goals win games, but trophies define legacies — and the striker will be hoping this World Cup ends with team success as well as personal milestones.