‘Let the children watch’: Tuchel on England’s 1am BST kick-off after Kane rescue act

<p>Head coach urges parents to ‘write an excuse for school’ so kids can see his team’s World Cup last-16 game against Mexico</p><p>Harry Kane came to England’s rescue as they <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/01/england-dr-congo-world-cup-2026-last-32-match-report">avoided a seismic World Cup upset</a> against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to set up a last-16 tie against co-hosts Mexico next week.</p><p>The Bayern Munich striker scored twice in the last 15 minutes to save manager Thomas Tuchel’s blushes after Brian Cipenga had given the African side a shock early lead. It was the first time that England have won a game at the World Cup after conceding the first goal since beating West Germany in the 1966 final at Wembley.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/01/thomas-tuchel-children-1am-bst-england-mexico-harry-kane-world-cup">Continue reading...</a>