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England vs Congo DR

World Cup · Round of 32
EnglandEngland
2-1
Congo DRCongo DR
World Cup · Round of 32
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Match summary

Half time0-1
Full time2-1

England beat Congo DR 2-1. Congo DR led 1-0 at half time. England came from behind to win.

Match timeline
England
Congo DR
0′45′90′
How the goals came
  1. 0-1B. Cipenga7′
  2. 1-1H. Kane75′
  3. 2-1H. Kane86′

B. Cipenga opened the scoring for Congo DR, set up by C. Mbemba (7′). H. Kane levelled for England, set up by A. Gordon (75′). H. Kane put England ahead, set up by A. Gordon (86′).

Cards and VAR

VAR overturned a penalty for England (44′). Yellow cards: England 1, Congo DR 1.

In numbers

EnglandCongo DR
60%Possession40%
16Shots7
7Shots on target2
5Corners3
2.04Expected goals (xG)0.8

England had 60% of the ball. Shots: England 16 (7 on target), Congo DR 7 (2). Expected goals (xG): England 2.04, Congo DR 0.80. Top rated: Harry Kane (England), 8.3.

Match facts

Competition
World Cup · Round of 32
Kickoff
Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Referee
Adham Mohammad, Jordan
Goals
England: H. Kane 75′, H. Kane 86′
Congo DR: B. Cipenga 7′

Questions and answers

Who won England vs Congo DR?

England beat Congo DR 2-1. B. Cipenga opened the scoring for Congo DR in the 7th minute. H. Kane scored the winner in the 86th minute. England came from behind to win.

Who scored in England vs Congo DR?

England: H. Kane 75′, H. Kane 86′. Congo DR: B. Cipenga 7′.

What were the key stats of England vs Congo DR?

England had 60% of the ball. Shots: England 16 (7 on target), Congo DR 7 (2). Expected goals (xG): England 2.04, Congo DR 0.80. Corners: England 5, Congo DR 3.

Who was the best player in England vs Congo DR?

Top rated: Harry Kane (England), 8.3. He scored 2 of the goals.

Were there any red cards in England vs Congo DR?

No player was sent off.

When and where was England vs Congo DR played?

England vs Congo DR was played on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Competition: World Cup, Round of 32.

Who started for England and Congo DR?

England (4-2-3-1, coach Thomas Tuchel): J. Pickford, D. Spence, E. Konsa, M. Guehi, N. O'Reilly, E. Anderson, D. Rice, N. Madueke, J. Bellingham, M. Rashford, H. Kane. Congo DR (4-3-3, coach Sebastien Desabre): L. Mpasi-Nzau, A. Wan-Bissaka, C. Mbemba, A. Tuanzebe, A. Masuaku, N. Mukau, S. Moutoussamy, N. Sadiki, N. Mbuku, Y. Wissa, B. Cipenga.

Who refereed England vs Congo DR?

Adham Mohammad, Jordan was the referee.