England 2-1 DR Congo
Updated
England won: England 2-1 DR Congo in the World Cup (Round 1/16) on Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia. England goals: Harry Kane 75', Harry Kane 86'. DR Congo goals: Brian Cipenga 7'. Expected goals: 2.16-0.77. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Harry Kane (8.9).
Match report
England beat DR Congo 2-1
England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday 1 July in the World Cup.
Brian Cipenga put DR Congo ahead on 7' (0-1), Harry Kane levelled for England on 75' (1-1) and added another on 86' (2-1).
Harry Kane's 86' strike proved decisive.
England had 60% of the ball, shots were 16-7 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.16-0.77. England were the better side on chances, too.
Harry Kane (England) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 68,239. Referee: Adham Mohammad Tumah Makhadmeh.
Match stats
| England | DR Congo | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.16 | 0.77 |
| Total shots | 16 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 40 | 11 |
| Big chances | 7 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 468 (91%) | 299 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 2 |
Lineups
England (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford, Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi, Nico O'Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane
DR Congo (4-3-3): Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Ngal Ayel Mukau, Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki, Nathanaël Mbuku, Yoane Wissa, Brian Cipenga
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Brian Cipenga (DR Congo)
- 19' · Yellow card · Jude Bellingham (England)
- 27' · Yellow card · Noah Sadiki (DR Congo)
- 60' · Substitution · Anthony Gordon for Marcus Rashford (England)
- 60' · Substitution · Bukayo Saka for Noni Madueke (England)
- 64' · Substitution · Meschack Elia for Nathanaël Mbuku (DR Congo)
- 70' · Substitution · Eberechi Eze for Djed Spence (England)
- 75' · Goal · Harry Kane (England)
- 76' · Substitution · Edo Kayembe for Ngal Ayel Mukau (DR Congo)
- 76' · Substitution · Théo Bongonda for Brian Cipenga (DR Congo)
- 86' · Goal · Harry Kane (England)
- 89' · Substitution · Joris Kayembe Ditu for Arthur Masuaku (DR Congo)
- 89' · Substitution · Fiston Mayele for Samuel Moutoussamy (DR Congo)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · John Stones for Declan Rice (England)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won England vs DR Congo?
England won, 2-1 (World Cup) on Wed, 1 Jul 2026.
When and where is England vs DR Congo?
Wed, 1 Jul 2026, 16:00 UTC at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, World Cup.