England
Wed, Jul 1 · 9:45 PM
2–1
Full Time
Congo DR

Harry Kane  75', 86'

Brian Cipenga 7'

England vs Congo DR 2-1 Live Score, Stats & Head-to-Head

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Round of 32
Formations 4-2-3-1 vs 4-3-3
Result
Winner England
Penalties —
Scorers Harry Kane  75', 86', Brian Cipenga 7'
Yellow cards 1 – 1
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 60% – 40%
Shots 16 – 7
Match stats
Goals 2 – 1
Substitutions 4 – 5
Yellow cards 1 – 1
Corners 5 – 3
Fouls 10 – 12
Saves 1 – 5
Passes 517 – 365
Attacks 123 – 78
Dangerous attacks 92 – 29
Big chances 7 – 1
Tackles 11 – 20
Interceptions 7 – 3
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
7' ⚽
Brian Cipenga — Goal!
Congo DR
19' 🟡
Jude Bellingham — Yellow card
England
28' 🟡
Noah Sadiki — Yellow card
Congo DR
61' 🔄
Substitution: Marcus Rashford → Anthony Gordon
England
61' 🔄
Substitution: Noni Madueke → Bukayo Saka
England
64' 🔄
Substitution: Nathanaël Mbuku → Meschack Elia
Congo DR
70' 🔄
Substitution: Djed Spence → Eberechi Eze
England
75' ⚽
Harry Kane  — Goal!
England
76' 🔄
Substitution: Brian Cipenga → Théo Bongonda
Congo DR
76' 🔄
Substitution: Ngal'ayel Mukau → Edo Kayembe
Congo DR
86' ⚽
Harry Kane  — Goal!
England
89' 🔄
Substitution: Arthur Masuaku → Joris Kayembe
Congo DR
89' 🔄
Substitution: Samuel Moutoussamy → Fiston Mayele
Congo DR
90'+1 🔄
Substitution: Declan Rice → John Stones
England
Live commentary
Deepal Deepal
90'
Harry Kane (England) misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from over 35 yards.
90'
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90'+1
Foul committed by Anthony Gordon (England).
90'+1
Théo Bongonda from Congo DR wins a free kick on the right wing.
90'+1
↔ Substitution
Substitution for England: John Stones comes on for Declan Rice.
90'+3
Fiston Mayele commits a foul for Congo DR.
90'+3
Harry Kane of England is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+3
Foul committed by Axel Tuanzebe (Congo DR).
90'+3
Marc Guéhi of England is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+6
Foul committed by Jude Bellingham (England).
90'+6
Yoane Wissa from Congo DR wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+7
Attempt missed.
Yoane Wissa from Congo DR takes a right-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
89'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Congo DR: Joris Kayembe comes on for Arthur Masuaku.
89'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Congo DR: Fiston Mayele comes on for Samuel Moutoussamy.
86'
Jude Bellingham's left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner by Lionel Mpasi.
The attempt was assisted by Elliot Anderson with a through ball.
86'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Harry Kane scores for England with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box. The score is now England 2, Congo DR 1.
85'
Attempt missed by Anthony Gordon from England with a header from the center of the box.
85'
Attempt saved.
Meschack Elia from Congo DR has a right-footed shot from long range on the left, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Jordan Pickford of England.
81'
Ezri Konsa wins a free kick for England in the attacking half.
81'
Meschack Elia of Congo DR commits a foul.
79'
Elliot Anderson from England misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
76'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Congo DR: Edo Kayembe comes on for Ngal'ayel Mukau.
76'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Congo DR: Théo Bongonda comes on for Brian Cipenga.
75'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Harry Kane scores for England with a header from the center of the box. The match is now 1-1.
73'
Eberechi Eze wins a free kick for England on the right wing.
73'
Foul committed by Brian Cipenga of Congo DR.
72'
England win a corner after Aaron Wan-Bissaka concedes.
70'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
70'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for England: Eberechi Eze comes on for Djed Spence.
68'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
66'
Ezri Konsa commits a foul for England.
66'
Yoane Wissa from Congo DR wins a free kick in the defensive half.
65'
Nico O'Reilly from England is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
65'
Meschack Elia of Congo DR commits a foul.
64'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Congo DR: Meschack Elia comes on for Nathanaël Mbuku.
63'
Congo DR is awarded a corner after Elliot Anderson concedes.
63'
Attempt blocked.
Nathanaël Mbuku's left-footed shot from outside the box for Congo DR is blocked. He was assisted by Brian Cipenga.
62'
Congo DR wins a corner after Nico O'Reilly concedes.
62'
Attempt blocked.
Brian Cipenga's right-footed shot from outside the box for Congo DR is blocked. Noah Sadiki provided the assist.
61'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for England: Bukayo Saka comes on for Noni Madueke.
61'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for England: Anthony Gordon comes on for Marcus Rashford.
55'
Ngal'ayel Mukau of Congo DR is caught offside.
54'
Marcus Rashford (England) misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high.
Noni Madueke provided the assist with a cross.
51'
Attempt missed.
Marcus Rashford (England) had a left-footed shot from the left side of the box after a quick counterattack.
50'
Corner awarded to England after a concession by Arthur Masuaku.
49'
Corner awarded to England after Ngal'ayel Mukau concedes.
46'
The second half begins with the score at England 0, Congo DR 1.
46'
Harry Kane wins a free kick for England in the defensive half.
46'
Foul committed by Samuel Moutoussamy of Congo DR.
45'
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
45'+2
Attempt saved.
Jude Bellingham's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Lionel Mpasi. The cross was assisted by Noni Madueke.
45'+3
Djed Spence wins a free kick for England in the defensive half.
45'+3
Ngal'ayel Mukau commits a foul for Congo DR.
45'+5
Offside called against Congo DR.
Brian Cipenga is caught offside.
45'+5
Elliot Anderson wins a free kick for England in the defensive half.
45'+5
Foul committed by Samuel Moutoussamy of Congo DR.
45'+6
Attempt saved.
Harry Kane's right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box is saved.
45'+6
Corner awarded to England after Nathanaël Mbuku concedes.
42'
Yoane Wissa from Congo DR hits the right post with a right-footed shot from very close range.
41'
Jude Bellingham from England is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
41'
Foul committed by Samuel Moutoussamy of Congo DR.
40'
Congo DR is awarded a corner after Nico O'Reilly concedes.
39'
Noni Madueke's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Jude Bellingham provided the assist.
38'
Marcus Rashford wins a free kick for England on the left wing.
38'
Foul committed by Ngal'ayel Mukau of Congo DR.
38'
Yoane Wissa of Congo DR is caught offside.
37'
Nico O'Reilly commits a foul for England.
37'
Ngal'ayel Mukau from Congo DR is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
36'
Noni Madueke's left-footed shot from outside the box for England is blocked.
35'
Marcus Rashford's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
35'
Attempt missed.
Nico O'Reilly (England) had a left-footed shot from very close range that went to the left. He was assisted by Noni Madueke.
35'
Attempt blocked.
Harry Kane's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Marcus Rashford provided the assist.
34'
Nico O'Reilly commits a foul for England.
34'
Nathanaël Mbuku from Congo DR is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
32'
Attempt missed.
Brian Cipenga from Congo DR takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
30'
Attempt saved.
Jude Bellingham's header from the center of the box for England is saved.
28'
🟡 Yellow Card
Noah Sadiki from Congo DR receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
27'
Djed Spence wins a free kick for England on the right wing.
27'
Noah Sadiki from Congo DR commits a foul.
26'
Delay over.
They are ready to continue.
23'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
21'
Foul committed by Marcus Rashford (England).
21'
Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Congo DR is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
19'
Nathanaël Mbuku from Congo DR is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
19'
🟡 Yellow Card
Jude Bellingham of England receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
19'
Jude Bellingham commits a foul for England.
17'
Noni Madueke commits a foul for England.
17'
Brian Cipenga from Congo DR is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
14'
Corner awarded to England after a concession by Samuel Moutoussamy.
11'
Foul committed by Brian Cipenga of Congo DR.
11'
Noni Madueke from England is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
10'
Nathanaël Mbuku from Congo DR is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
10'
Nico O'Reilly commits a foul for England.
10'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
9'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Lionel Mpasi from Congo DR.
7'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Congo DR takes the lead 1-0 against England. Brian Cipenga scores with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Chancel Mbemba.
3'
Marcus Rashford commits a foul for England.
3'
Ngal'ayel Mukau from Congo DR wins a free kick in the defensive half.
2'
Offside.
1'
Kick-off!
The referee is Adham Mohammad.
First half ends with England trailing 0-1 to Congo DR.
The second half ends with England winning 2-1 against Congo DR.
The match ends with England winning 2-1 against Congo DR.
England 4-2-3-1
Congo DR 4-3-3
1
Pickford
25
Spence
2
Konsa Ngoyo
6
Guehi
3
O'Reilly
8
Anderson
4
Rice
20
Madueke
10
Bellingham
11
Rashford
9
Kane
1
Mpasi-Nzau
26
Masuaku
4
Tuanzebe
22
Mbemba Mangulu
2
Wan-Bissaka
14
Sadiki
8
Moutoussamy
6
Mukau
9
Kibambe Cipenga
20
Wissa
7
Mbuku
England
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1 Jordan Pickford GK
25 Djed Spence DEF 🔄70'
2 Ezri Konsa DEF
6 Marc Guéhi DEF
3 Nico O'Reilly DEF
8 Elliot Anderson MID
4 Declan Rice MID 🔄90'+1
20 Noni Madueke FWD 🔄61'
10 Jude Bellingham MID 🟡19'
11 Marcus Rashford FWD 🔄61'
9 Harry Kane FWD
Substitutes
5 John Stones DEF 🔄90'+1
7 Bukayo Saka FWD 🔄61'
12 Trevoh Chalobah DEF
13 Dean Henderson GK
14 Jordan Henderson MID
15 Dan Burn DEF
16 Kobbie Mainoo MID
17 Morgan Rogers MID
18 Anthony Gordon FWD 🔄61' ⚽75' ⚽86'
19 Ollie Watkins FWD
21 Eberechi Eze MID 🔄70'
22 Ivan Toney FWD
23 James Trafford GK
24 Reece James DEF
26 Jarell Quansah DEF
Congo DR
4-3-3
Starting XI
1 Lionel Mpasi-Nzau GK
2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka DEF
22 Chancel Mbemba DEF ⚽7'
4 Axel Tuanzebe DEF
26 Arthur Masuaku DEF 🔄89'
6 Ngal'ayel Mukau MID 🔄76'
8 Samuel Moutoussamy MID 🔄89'
14 Noah Sadiki MID 🟡28'
7 Nathanaël Mbuku FWD 🔄64'
20 Yoane Wissa FWD
9 Brian Cipenga FWD ⚽7' 🔄76'
Substitutes
3 Steve Kapuadi DEF
5 Dylan Batubinsika DEF
10 Théo Bongonda FWD 🔄76'
11 Gaël Kakuta MID
12 Joris Kayembe DEF 🔄89'
13 Meschack Elia FWD 🔄64'
15 Aaron Tshibola MID
16 Timothy Fayulu GK
17 Cédric Bakambu FWD
18 Charles Pickel MID
19 Fiston Mayele FWD 🔄89'
21 Matthieu Epolo GK
23 Simon Banza FWD
24 Gédéon Kalulu DEF
25 Edo Kayembe MID 🔄76'
All statistics
60%Ball possession40%
16Total shots7
7Shots on target2
13Shots inside box2
3Shots outside box5
517Passes365
468Successful passes299
91%Pass accuracy82%
123Attacks78
92Dangerous attacks29
5Corners3
7Big chances created1
32Long passes46
18Successful long passes18
43Total crosses13
9Accurate crosses2
11Tackles20
7Interceptions3
1Saves5
10Fouls12
1Yellow cards1
4Substitutions5
17Dribble attempts12
7Successful dribbles6
Top stats
60% Ball possession 40%
16 Total shots 7
7 Shots on target 2
13 Shots inside box 2
3 Shots outside box 5
517 Passes 365
468 Successful passes 299
91% Pass accuracy 82%
123 Attacks 78
92 Dangerous attacks 29
5 Corners 3
7 Big chances created 1
32 Long passes 46
18 Successful long passes 18
43 Total crosses 13
9 Accurate crosses 2
11 Tackles 20
7 Interceptions 3
1 Saves 5
10 Fouls 12
1 Yellow cards 1
4 Substitutions 5
17 Dribble attempts 12
7 Successful dribbles 6
16 Shots 7
60% Possession 40%
0 Offsides 4
Detailed statistics
Attacking
13 Shots inside box 2
3 Shots outside box 5
2 Shots blocked 4
6 Shots off target 3
13 Goal attempts 5
5 Corners 3
Passing & Crosses
517 Passes 365
468 Successful Passes 299
91% Pass accuracy 82%
32 Long passes 46
18 Successful long passes 18
56% Long pass accuracy 39%
43 Total crosses 13
9 Accurate crosses 2
15 Throw-ins 24
5 Goal kicks 16
16 Free kicks 10
Defending
1 Saves 5
11 Tackles 20
7 Interceptions 3
0 Offsides 4
73 Ball safe 81
Discipline & Dribbles
10 Fouls 12
1 Yellow cards 1
0 Injuries 2
17 Dribble attempts 12
7 Successful dribbles 6
41% Dribble success % 50%
4 Substitutions 5
Complete team comparison
EnglandStatCongo DR
9
Accurate crosses
2
2
Assists
1
123
Attacks
78
60%
Ball possession
40%
73
Ball safe
81
7
Big chances created
1
6
Big Chances Missed
1
5
Corners
3
92
Dangerous attacks
29
17
Dribble attempts
12
44
Duels Won
45
10
Fouls
12
16
Free kicks
10
13
Goal attempts
5
5
Goal kicks
16
2
Goals
1
0
Hit Woodwork
1
0
Injuries
2
7
Interceptions
3
14
Key Passes
4
32
Long passes
46
0
Offsides
4
517
Passes
365
1
Saves
5
2
Shots blocked
4
13
Shots inside box
2
6
Shots off target
3
7
Shots on target
2
3
Shots outside box
5
16
Total shots
7
4
Substitutions
5
7
Successful dribbles
6
41%
Dribble success
50%
14
Successful Headers
9
18
Successful long passes
18
56%
Long pass accuracy
39%
468
Successful passes
299
91%
Pass accuracy
82%
11
Tackles
20
15
Throw-ins
24
43
Total crosses
13
1
Yellow cards
1
All-time record
1
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Jul 1, 2026
England 2 – 1 Congo DR
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