NewsFootballEngland v DR Congo

World Cup · Round of 32
England
Full time
2 - 1
DR Congo
Wed 1 Jul 2026 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Match statistics

EnglandDR Congo
16Shots7
7Shots on target2
60Possession %40
5Corners3
91Pass accuracy %82
10Fouls12

Line-ups

England · 4-2-3-1
DR Congo · 4-3-3
1
25
2
6
3
8
4
20
10
11
9
1
2
22
4
26
6
8
14
7
20
9

Win probability

EnglandDR Congo
50%
England win
50%
Draw
0%
DR Congo win

Both teams' pages

Key moments

90+1'
Substitution
J. Stones → D. Rice (England)
89'
Substitution
F. Mayele → S. Moutoussamy (Congo DR)
89'
Substitution
J. Kayembe → A. Masuaku (Congo DR)
86'
Normal Goal
H. Kane (England)
76'
Substitution
T. Bongonda → B. Cipenga (Congo DR)

Head-to-head

1
England
0
Draws
0
DR Congo
Recent meetings
1 Jul 2026England 2–1 Congo DR

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