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FIFA World Cup 2026: Harry Kane joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite major tournament club after brace vs DR Congo
Atlanta [US], July 2 (ANI): Records continue to tumble for England captain Harry Kane as, following his match-winning brace in a crucial round of 32 clash in the FIFA World Cup against DR Congo, he became just the second player to score 20 or more goals across both the FIFA WC and the Euro Championships. Now, as per OptaJoe, Harry's goal count across the FIFA World Cup and the Euro has touched 20, with 13 coming
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