Harry Kane Surpasses Pelé's World Cup Goal Record in Victory

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Harry Kane, England striker

Yahoo Sports - Harry Kane, England’s all-time top scorer in the tournament

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Harry Kane scored a brace in a 2-1 victory over DR Congo.

Yahoo Sports - Kane reached 13 World Cup goals, surpassing Pelé's total of 12 goals.

Yahoo Sports - Kane has scored 5 goals in the current World Cup edition.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The match took place in Atlanta.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - The match occurred on Wednesday (July 1).

HOW:

Yahoo Sports - Kane's goals contributed to England advancing to the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup.

ADDITIONAL FACTS:

Yahoo Sports - Current top scorers in the World Cup include Messi (Argentina) with 19 goals, Mbappé (France) with 18 goals, Klose (Germany) with 16 goals, Ronaldo (Brazil) with 15 goals, Gerd Muller (Germany) with 14 goals, Just Fontaine (France) with 13 goals, and Harry Kane (England) with 13 goals.

Harry Kane, England's all-time top scorer in the World Cup, scored a brace in a thrilling 2-1 victory over DR Congo, helping England advance to the Round of 16 in the tournament. With this performance, Kane reached a remarkable total of 13 World Cup goals, surpassing Pelé's previous record of 12. Currently, he stands among the top scorers in the World Cup, alongside legends like Messi and Mbappé.