Harry Kane's match-winning performance against DR Congo in the World Cup Round of 32 has garnered significant praise, with the England captain now being considered a Ballon d'Or contender. His two goals in the 2-1 victory brought his World Cup tally to 13, surpassing legendary Brazilian Pelé.
Despite a quiet first half with only five touches in 35 minutes, Kane delivered when it mattered, scoring twice from just inside the box. His ability to impact games with limited involvement has drawn comparisons to Erling Haaland.
Kane's phenomenal season now sees him with 72 goals for club and country. He joins an elite group of Golden Boot contenders including Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Vinicius Jr.
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