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Kane Overtakes Pelé on World Cup Scoring Chart With Historic DR Congo Brace
Times of India·Thursday, 2 July 2026
Harry Kane's two goals against DR Congo moved him past Pelé on the all-time FIFA World Cup scoring chart. Kane also broke England's 60-year record for knockout stage goals. The strikes came in an 11-minute spell that turned a losing game into a 2-1 victory.
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Surpassing a legend like Pelé is a once-in-a-generation moment in football history — the kind of record that lasts decades.
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