England edges DR Congo 2-1 at the World Cup to give UK economy a boost, while Starmer faces online mockery

Daily Mail—England's 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered a measurable economic boost to the UK. However, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's social media celebration of the narrow win quickly became fodder for online ridicule. Commentators mocked the prime minister's enthusiasm, with critics riffing on the phrase 'It's coming home, and you are going home.'

• Daily Mail — PM Starmer was mocked online, with critics riffing on 'It's coming home, and you are going home.'
• The Independent (UK) — England's World Cup victory over DR Congo delivers a measurable boost to the UK economy