What's at stake
England and DR Congo meet in world.cup (Group Stage) on Jul 1, 2026. Tactical context and lineup notes will update as kickoff nears.
Events
-Brian CipengaAssist: Chancel Mbemba0-1
75'Harry KaneAssist: Anthony Gordon1-1
86'Harry KaneAssist: Anthony Gordon2-1
61'SubstitutionIn: Bukayo Saka · Out: Noni Madueke
61'SubstitutionIn: Anthony Gordon · Out: Marcus Rashford
-SubstitutionIn: Meschack Elia · Out: Nathanaël Mbuku
70'SubstitutionIn: Eberechi Eze · Out: Djed Spence
-SubstitutionIn: Théo Bongonda · Out: Brian Cipenga
-SubstitutionIn: Edo Kayembe · Out: Ngal'ayel Mukau
-SubstitutionIn: Joris Kayembe · Out: Arthur Masuaku
-SubstitutionIn: Fiston Mayele · Out: Samuel Moutoussamy
90+1'SubstitutionIn: John Stones · Out: Declan Rice
1'•Jude BellinghamFoul
2'•Noah SadikiFoul
Statistics
EnglandMetricDemocratic Republic of the Congo
16Shots7
10On target4
5Corners3
10Fouls12
1Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
0Offsides4
Lineups
E
England4-2-3-1
England4-2-3-1
D
Democratic Republic of the Congo4-3-3
Democratic Republic of the Congo4-3-3
Match info
FIFA World Cup
Group Stage
Matchday 7
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
4:00 PM
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Adham Makhadmeh
68,239
Team context
England
Form
WLWWD
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Form
WLD
