England vs Congo DR
World Cup 2026 · Round of 32
- Kickoff
- Referee
- Adham Mohammad
Match summary
England beat Congo DR 2-1 (World Cup 2026, Round of 32). England came from behind: they were 0-1 down at one point. England goals: Harry Kane (75', 86'). Congo DR goals: Brian Cipenga (7'). Harry Kane scored twice. England dominated possession (60%) and shots (16 to 7).
Summary generated automatically from the match data.
Goals
- 7'0-1
Assist: Chancel Mbemba
Congo DR - 75'1-1
Assist: Anthony Gordon
England - 86'2-1
Assist: Anthony Gordon
England
Player of the match
Match stats
EnglandCongo DR- 60%Possession40%
- 2.04Expected goals (xG)0.8
- 16Shots7
- 7Shots on target2
- 6Shots off target3
- 3Blocked shots2
- 5Corners3
- 517Passes365
- 91%Pass accuracy82%
- 1Saves5
- 10Fouls12
- 0Offsides4
- 1Yellow cards1
Player ratings: top 5
- 1Harry Kane90 min8.3
- 2Noni Madueke61 min7.9
- 3Elliot Anderson90 min7.7
- 4Aaron Wan-Bissaka90 min7.6
- 5Lionel Mpasi Nzau90 min7.5
Ratings from API-Football.
Lineups
England4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. PickfordGK
- 25D. SpenceDEF
- 2E. KonsaDEF
- 6M. GuehiDEF
- 3N. O'ReillyDEF
- 8E. AndersonMID
- 4D. RiceMID
- 20N. MaduekeMID
- 10J. BellinghamMID
- 11M. RashfordMID
- 9H. KaneFWD
Substitutes
- 13D. HendersonGK
- 23J. TraffordGK
- 14J. HendersonMID
- 15D. BurnDEF
- 19O. WatkinsFWD
- 12T. ChalobahDEF
- 24R. JamesDEF
- 18A. GordonFWD
- 17M. RogersMID
- 7B. SakaFWD
- 16K. MainooMID
- 5J. StonesDEF
- 22I. ToneyFWD
- 21E. EzeMID
- 26J. QuansahDEF
Coach: Thomas Tuchel
Congo DR4-3-3Starting XI
- 1L. Mpasi-NzauGK
- 2A. Wan-BissakaDEF
- 22C. MbembaDEF
- 4A. TuanzebeDEF
- 26A. MasuakuDEF
- 6N. MukauMID
- 8S. MoutoussamyMID
- 14N. SadikiMID
- 7N. MbukuFWD
- 20Y. WissaFWD
- 9B. CipengaFWD
Substitutes
- 21M. EpoloGK
- 16T. FayuluGK
- 17C. BakambuFWD
- 12J. KayembeDEF
- 18C. PickelMID
- 24G. KaluluDEF
- 23S. BanzaFWD
- 25E. KayembeMID
- 19F. MayeleFWD
- 3S. KapuadiDEF
- 11G. KakutaMID
- 5D. BatubinsikaDEF
- 10T. BongondaMID
- 15A. TshibolaMID
- 13M. EliaFWD
Coach: Sebastien Desabre
Minute by minute
- 7'
Goal · Assist: Chancel Mbemba
Congo DR - 19'
Yellow card
England - 27'
Yellow card
Congo DR - 44'
VAR · Penalty cancelled
England - 61'
On: Anthony Gordon · Off: Marcus Rashford
England - 61'
On: Bukayo Saka · Off: Noni Madueke
England - 64'
On: Meschak Elia · Off: Nathanaël Mbuku
Congo DR - 70'
On: Eberechi Eze · Off: Djed Spence
England - 75'
Goal · Assist: Anthony Gordon
England - 76'
On: Edo Kayembe · Off: Ngal'ayel Mukau
Congo DR - 76'
On: Théo Bongonda · Off: Brian Cipenga
Congo DR - 86'
Goal · Assist: Anthony Gordon
England - 89'
On: Joris Kayembe · Off: Arthur Masuaku
Congo DR - 89'
On: Fiston Mayele · Off: Samuel Moutoussamy
Congo DR - 90+1'
On: John Stones · Off: Declan Rice
England
Frequently asked questions
How did England vs Congo DR end?
England beat Congo DR 2-1 (World Cup 2026, Round of 32).
Who scored in England vs Congo DR?
England goals: Harry Kane (75', 86'). Congo DR goals: Brian Cipenga (7').
Who was the player of the match in England vs Congo DR?
Harry Kane (England) had the highest match rating from API-Football: 8.3.
Where was England vs Congo DR played?
At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.