England vs Congo DR match stats & report
2–1 Full time
England beat Congo DR 2–1 in the World Cup (Round of 32) on 1 July 2026. Expected goals finished 2.04–0.80. England had 60% of the ball.
England vs Congo DR match statistics
- 60% Ball possession 40%
- 2.04 Expected goals (xG) 0.80
- 16 Total shots 7
- 7 Shots on target 2
- 6 Shots off target 3
- 3 Blocked shots 2
- 13 Shots inside the box 2
- 5 Corners 3
- 10 Fouls 12
- 0 Offsides 4
- 1 Yellow cards 1
- 517 Passes 365
- 91% Pass accuracy 82%
- 1 Goalkeeper saves 5
Goals and cards
- 7' Goal B. Cipenga (assist C. Mbemba) Congo DR
- 19' Yellow card J. Bellingham England
- 27' Yellow card N. Sadiki Congo DR
- 75' Goal H. Kane (assist A. Gordon) England
- 86' Goal H. Kane (assist A. Gordon) England
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
England
Bench D. Henderson , J. Trafford , J. Henderson , D. Burn , O. Watkins , T. Chalobah , R. James , A. Gordon , M. Rogers , B. Saka , K. Mainoo , J. Stones , I. Toney , E. Eze , J. Quansah
Congo DR
Bench Matthieu Epolo , T. Fayulu , C. Bakambu , Joris Kayembe , C. Pickel , G. Kalulu , S. Banza , E. Kayembe , F. Mayele , S. Kapuadi , G. Kakuta , D. Batubinsika , T. Bongonda , A. Tshibola , Meschak Elia
Out and doubtful
- J. Quansah England Out — Sprained Ankle
- R. James England Out — Hamstring Injury
Only confirmed absences move the numbers. Doubts are listed so you can judge them yourself.
Form guide
England at home
5–2–3 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.7 per game
- Conceded
- 1.0 per game
- Clean sheets
- 4 / 10
- Corners
- 7.2 per game
- Shots on target
- 5.2 per game
22% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Congo DR away
4–4–2 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.1 per game
- Conceded
- 0.7 per game
- Clean sheets
- 4 / 10
- Corners
- 3.3 per game
- Shots on target
- 2.9 per game
9% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.