World Cup stars shine: Harry Kane leads England past DR Congo in round of 32
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Tom Ley
Summary
The article argues that the World Cup has been defined by superstar players (Mbappé, Haaland, Messi, Olise, Kane) stepping up in big moments. It focuses on Harry Kane's standout performance in England's 2-1 round-of-32 victory over DR Congo, positioning him as the tournament's brightest star. The piece uses this match as evidence that elite players decide big games.
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· 4 pulledBig games tend to be decided by the big dogs.
All of these guys have been playing out of their minds since the first group-stage games, and each has taken a deserved turn as the tournament's brightest star.
Right now, minutes after England's 2-1 victory over DR Congo in the round of 32, it's Kane who reigns as the world's best and brightest.
DR Congo did everything an underdog is supposed to do in order to win a game
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