England 2-1 Congo DR Result: England Win, Score & Stats

England and Congo DR before their World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match

FIFA ranking#4England

World Cup appearances16England

Recent form (last 5)LDWWWEngland

Recent form (last 5)WWLWDCongo DR

World Cup appearances1Congo DR

FIFA ranking#46Congo DR

July 1, 2026AtlantaRound of 32Last updated: July 2, 2026 at 6:02 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

60'Substitution
Bukayo SAKA (in) comes off the bench to replace Noni MADUEKE (out) (England)
60'Substitution
Anthony GORDON (in) comes off the bench to replace Marcus RASHFORD (out) (England)
64'Substitution
Meschack ELIA (in) comes off the bench to replace Nathanael MBUKU (out) (Congo DR)
70'Substitution
Eberechi EZE (in) comes off the bench to replace Djed SPENCE (out) (England)
75'Goal
Harry KANE (England) scores!!
76'Substitution
Theo BONGONDA (in) comes off the bench to replace Brian CIPENGA (out) (Congo DR)
76'Substitution
Edo KAYEMBE (in) comes off the bench to replace Ngalayel MUKAU (out) (Congo DR)

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England vs Congo DR Match Result

Full Time

England4-2-3-1

Full Time2 - 1FT

Winner: England

Congo DR4-1-4-1

Goals75' Harry KANE (England) scores!! | 86' Harry KANE (England) scores!!

Latest Commentary

45'+6'
Declan RICE (England) takes a corner kick.
45'+6'
Harry KANE (England) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+6'
The goalkeeper of Congo DR pulls off a save.

Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Date: July 1, 2026
Kickoff: Jul 1, 12:00 PM
Attendance: 68,239
Referee: Adham Mohammad Tumah Makhadmeh
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jul 1, 12:00 PM Atlanta

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

16Shots7

--Shots on Target--

5Corners3

9Fouls11

1Yellow Cards1

--Red Cards--

0Offsides4

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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England vs Congo DR Match Result

England beat Congo DR 2 - 1 in Round of 32. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 2 - 1
Winner: England
Goals: 75' Harry KANE (England) scores!! | 86' Harry KANE (England) scores!!
Standings: Group table updated after full time.
Group: Round of 32
Updated: 2026-07-03

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

EnglandLocal listingsOfficial guide

Congo DRLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

England vs Congo DR Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
2'
AttemptCON
Offside
Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) is ruled offside.
3'
AttemptENG
Foul
Marcus RASHFORD (England) commits a foul.
7'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Brian CIPENGA (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
7'
GoalCON
Goal!
Brian CIPENGA (Congo DR) scores!!
7'
AttemptENG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of England pulls off a save.
10'
AttemptENG
Foul
Nico OREILLY (England) commits a foul.
11'
AttemptCON
Foul
Brian CIPENGA (Congo DR) commits a foul.
14'
AttemptENG
Corner
Declan RICE (England) takes a corner kick.
17'
AttemptENG
Foul
Noni MADUEKE (England) commits a foul.
19'
CardENG
Yellow card
Jude BELLINGHAM (England) is booked by the referee.
21'
AttemptENG
Foul
Marcus RASHFORD (England) commits a foul.
27'
CardCON
Yellow card
Noah SADIKI (Congo DR) is booked by the referee.
30'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Jude BELLINGHAM (England) attempts an effort on goal.
30'
AttemptCON
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Congo DR pulls off a save.
32'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Brian CIPENGA (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
34'
AttemptENG
Foul
Nico OREILLY (England) commits a foul.
35'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Harry KANE (England) attempts an effort on goal.
35'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Nico OREILLY (England) attempts an effort on goal.
35'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Marcus RASHFORD (England) attempts an effort on goal.
36'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Noni MADUEKE (England) attempts an effort on goal.
36'
AttemptENG
Foul
Nico OREILLY (England) commits a foul.
38'
AttemptCON
Offside
Aaron WAN-BISSAKA (Congo DR) is ruled offside.
38'
AttemptCON
Foul
Ngalayel MUKAU (Congo DR) commits a foul.
39'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Noni MADUEKE (England) attempts an effort on goal.
40'
AttemptCON
Corner
Nathanael MBUKU (Congo DR) takes a corner kick.
41'
AttemptCON
Foul
Ngalayel MUKAU (Congo DR) commits a foul.
42'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+2'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Jude BELLINGHAM (England) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+2'
AttemptCON
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Congo DR pulls off a save.
45'+3'
AttemptCON
Foul
Ngalayel MUKAU (Congo DR) commits a foul.
45'+5'
AttemptCON
Offside
Brian CIPENGA (Congo DR) is ruled offside.
45'+5'
AttemptCON
Foul
Samuel MOUTOUSSAMY (Congo DR) commits a foul.
45'+6'
AttemptENG
Corner
Declan RICE (England) takes a corner kick.
45'+6'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Harry KANE (England) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+6'
AttemptCON
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Congo DR pulls off a save.
45'+7'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
46'
AttemptCON
Foul
Samuel MOUTOUSSAMY (Congo DR) commits a foul.
49'
AttemptENG
Corner
Declan RICE (England) takes a corner kick.
51'
AttemptENG
Corner
Declan RICE (England) takes a corner kick.
51'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Marcus RASHFORD (England) attempts an effort on goal.
53'
AttemptCON
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Congo DR pulls off a save.
54'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Marcus RASHFORD (England) attempts an effort on goal.
55'
AttemptCON
Offside
Ngalayel MUKAU (Congo DR) is ruled offside.
60'
SubstitutionENG
Substitution
Bukayo SAKA (in) comes off the bench to replace Noni MADUEKE (out) (England)
60'
SubstitutionENG
Substitution
Anthony GORDON (in) comes off the bench to replace Marcus RASHFORD (out) (England)
62'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Brian CIPENGA (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
63'
AttemptCON
Corner
Nathanael MBUKU (Congo DR) takes a corner kick.
63'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Nathanael MBUKU (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
63'
AttemptCON
Corner
Brian CIPENGA (Congo DR) takes a corner kick.
64'
SubstitutionCON
Substitution
Meschack ELIA (in) comes off the bench to replace Nathanael MBUKU (out) (Congo DR)
65'
AttemptCON
Foul
Meschack ELIA (Congo DR) commits a foul.
66'
AttemptENG
Foul
Ezri KONSA (England) commits a foul.
70'
SubstitutionENG
Substitution
Eberechi EZE (in) comes off the bench to replace Djed SPENCE (out) (England)
73'
AttemptENG
Corner
Declan RICE (England) takes a corner kick.
73'
AttemptCON
Foul
Brian CIPENGA (Congo DR) commits a foul.
75'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Harry KANE (England) attempts an effort on goal.
75'
GoalENG
Goal!
Harry KANE (England) scores!!
75'
AttemptCON
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Congo DR pulls off a save.
76'
SubstitutionCON
Substitution
Theo BONGONDA (in) comes off the bench to replace Brian CIPENGA (out) (Congo DR)
76'
SubstitutionCON
Substitution
Edo KAYEMBE (in) comes off the bench to replace Ngalayel MUKAU (out) (Congo DR)
79'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Elliot ANDERSON (England) attempts an effort on goal.
81'
AttemptCON
Foul
Meschack ELIA (Congo DR) commits a foul.
85'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Anthony GORDON (England) attempts an effort on goal.
85'
AttemptCON
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Congo DR pulls off a save.
85'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Meschack ELIA (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
85'
AttemptENG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of England pulls off a save.
86'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Jude BELLINGHAM (England) attempts an effort on goal.
86'
AttemptCON
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Congo DR pulls off a save.
86'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Harry KANE (England) attempts an effort on goal.
86'
GoalENG
Goal!
Harry KANE (England) scores!!
89'
SubstitutionCON
Substitution
Fiston MAYELE (in) comes off the bench to replace Samuel MOUTOUSSAMY (out) (Congo DR)
89'
SubstitutionCON
Substitution
Joris KAYEMBE (in) comes off the bench to replace Arthur MASUAKU (out) (Congo DR)
90'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Harry KANE (England) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+1'
AttemptENG
Foul
Anthony GORDON (England) commits a foul.
90'+1'
SubstitutionENG
Substitution
John STONES (in) comes off the bench to replace Declan RICE (out) (England)
90'+2'
AttemptCON
Foul
Fiston MAYELE (Congo DR) commits a foul.
90'+3'
AttemptCON
Foul
Axel TUANZEBE (Congo DR) commits a foul.
90'+5'
AttemptENG
Foul
Jude BELLINGHAM (England) commits a foul.
90'+7'
AttemptCON
Attempt at Goal
Yoane WISSA (Congo DR) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+7'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
97'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

England vs Congo DR Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

England and Congo DR can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

England vs Congo DR Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: July 2, 2026 at 6:02 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

England4-2-3-1

1Jordan Pickford

2Ezri Konsa

3Nico Oreilly

6Marc Guehi

25Djed Spence

4Declan Rice

8Elliot Anderson

10Jude Bellingham

9Harry Kane

11Marcus Rashford

20Noni Madueke

Congo DR4-2-3-1

1Lionel Mpasi

2Aaron Wan-bissaka

4Axel Tuanzebe

22Chancel Mbemba

26Arthur Masuaku

6Ngalayel Mukau

7Nathanael Mbuku

8Samuel Moutoussamy

14Noah Sadiki

9Brian Cipenga

20Yoane Wissa

England Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Dan BurnFWD7.8
Marc GuehiMID7.6
Reece JamesMID7.4

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Match Report

England and Congo DR meet in Round of 32. The game matters because an early result can change pressure across the next two fixtures.

England will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. Congo DR need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

75' Harry KANE (England) scores!! | 86' Harry KANE (England) scores!!

Congo DR Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Chancel MbembaFWD7.8
Aaron Wan-BissakaMID7.6
Alex TuanzebeMID7.4

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England Team Profile

England are in Round of 32.
Thomas Tuchel leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Congo DR Team Profile

Congo DR are in Round of 32.
Sébastien Desabre leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

England vs Congo DR Key Players To Watch

England carry major influence through Dan Burn and Marc Guehi. Congo DR answer through Chancel Mbemba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Dan Burn

Defender - England

Important for England in transition moments.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Marc Guehi

Defender - England

Important for England in transition moments.

27: Caps
1: Goals
Threat: Threat

Chancel Mbemba

Defender - Congo DR

Important for Congo DR in the final third.

104: Caps
7: Goals
Threat: Threat

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Defender - Congo DR

Important for Congo DR in the final third.

10: Caps
0: Goals
Threat: Threat

England vs Congo DR Prediction

This should be a competitive group-stage match rather than an open game from the first minute.

England Win36%

Draw28%

Congo DR Win36%

Head-to-Head Record

England wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Congo DR wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

England Approach

England need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

Congo DR Approach

Congo DR can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

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England vs Congo DR FAQ

Who won England vs Congo DR?

England won 2 - 1 against Congo DR.

When is England vs Congo DR at World Cup 2026?

England vs Congo DR is on July 1, 2026 at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is 16:00 UTC | 12:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch England vs Congo DR live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the England vs Congo DR lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is England vs Congo DR in?

England and Congo DR are in Round of 32.

Where is England vs Congo DR being played?

The match is being played at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.

Where can I follow England vs Congo DR live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.