FIFA World Cup · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, United States
England 2–1 DR Congo (1 Jul 2026): Result & Goals
Goals
- 7'
Brian CipengaDR Congo - 75'
Harry KaneEngland - 86'Harry KaneEngland
Pre-match prediction
72%19%9%
England winDrawDR Congo win
Based on Elo ratings (England 2061, DR Congo 1768) and the outcomes of 5,392 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between England and DR Congo.
- England won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
- DR Congo won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: England 2060, DR Congo 1768 — England were favourites.
England: last 5 matches
- 2–0 vs Panama27 Jun 2026 · FIFA World Cup
- 0–0 vs Ghana23 Jun 2026 · FIFA World Cup
- 4–2 vs Croatia17 Jun 2026 · FIFA World Cup
- 3–0 vs Costa Rica10 Jun 2026 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs New Zealand6 Jun 2026 · International Friendly
DR Congo: last 5 matches
- 3–1 vs Uzbekistan27 Jun 2026 · FIFA World Cup
- 0–1 vs Colombia23 Jun 2026 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–1 vs Portugal17 Jun 2026 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–2 vs Chile9 Jun 2026 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Denmark3 Jun 2026 · International Friendly