England
8/10Wins
2.3Goals / game
0.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 0 losses in that sample. At home, 5 wins from 7 available matches.
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World CupRound of 32THE MATCH CENTREEngland vs Congo DR match centre
Full time
2:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
H. Kane75′
H. Kane86′
B. Cipenga7′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
EnglandCongo DR
2.040Expected goals · API-Football0.800
7Shots on target2
16Total Shots6
60%Ball Possession40%
5Corner Kicks3
10Fouls12
1Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
1Goalkeeper Saves5
515Total passes365
467Passes accurate299
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
England 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Congo DR 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Congo DR
5/10Wins
1.3Goals / game
0.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 5 wins from 9 available matches.
Inspect Congo DR’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
England
10 matchesResults8 wins · 2 draws · 0 losses
Goals scored per game2.3
Goals conceded per game0.3
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored2 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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Congo DR
10 matchesResults5 wins · 3 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game0.5
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare England at home with Congo DR away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 01:09 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
World Cup · 2026/27 · all league matches
EnglandCongo DR
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
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—Clean sheets—
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Season totals and averages. Home / away compares England at home with Congo DR away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
England
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Thomas Tuchel
- 1
J. PickfordG - 25
D. SpenceD - 2
E. KonsaD - 6
M. GuehiD - 3
N. O'ReillyD - 8
E. AndersonM - 4
D. RiceM - 20
N. MaduekeM - 10
J. BellinghamM - 11
M. RashfordM - 9
H. KaneF
Substitutes (15)
13 · D. Henderson
23 · J. Trafford
14 · J. Henderson
15 · D. Burn
19 · O. Watkins
12 · T. Chalobah
24 · R. James
18 · A. Gordon
17 · M. Rogers
7 · B. Saka
16 · K. Mainoo
5 · J. Stones
22 · I. Toney
21 · E. Eze
26 · J. Quansah
Congo DR
Confirmed formation4-3-3Sebastien Desabre
- 1
L. Mpasi-NzauG - 2
A. Wan-BissakaD - 22
C. MbembaD - 4
A. TuanzebeD - 26
A. MasuakuD - 6
N. MukauM - 8
S. MoutoussamyM - 14
N. SadikiM - 7
N. MbukuF - 20
Y. WissaF - 9
B. CipengaF
Substitutes (15)
21 · M. Epolo
16 · T. Fayulu
17 · C. Bakambu
12 · J. Kayembe
18 · C. Pickel
24 · G. Kalulu
23 · S. Banza
25 · E. Kayembe
19 · F. Mayele
3 · S. Kapuadi
11 · G. Kakuta
5 · D. Batubinsika
10 · T. Bongonda
15 · A. Tshibola
13 · M. Elia
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
England
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Pickford | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 26 | — |
| Djed Spence | 70 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 40 | 4 |
| Ezri Konsa | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 72 | — |
| Marc Guéhi | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 68 | — |
| Nico O'Reilly | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 46 | — |
| Elliot Anderson | 90 | 7.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 72 | 2 |
| Declan Rice | 89 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 54 | — |
| Noni Madueke | 61 | 7.9 | — | 0 | — | 25 | 2 |
| Jude Bellingham | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 3 | 39 | — |
| Marcus Rashford | 61 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 3 | 27 | 1 |
| Harry Kane | 90 | 8.3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | — |
| Anthony Gordon | 29 | 7.2 | — | 2 | 1 | 20 | — |
| Bukayo Saka | 29 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 11 | 2 |
| Eberechi Eze | 20 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| John Stones | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| James Trafford | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dean Henderson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Trevoh Chalobah | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dan Burn | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Reece James | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jarell Quansah | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jordan Henderson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Morgan Rogers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kobbie Mainoo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ollie Watkins | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ivan Toney | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Congo DR
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Mpasi Nzau | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 36 | — |
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | 90 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 20 | 3 |
| Chancel Mbemba | 90 | 7.2 | — | 1 | — | 44 | — |
| Axel Tuanzebe | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 59 | 2 |
| Arthur Masuaku | 89 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 32 | 4 |
| Ngal'ayel Mukau | 76 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 19 | 1 |
| Samuel Moutoussamy | 89 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 38 | 5 |
| Noah Sadiki | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 35 | 1 |
| Nathanaël Mbuku | 64 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 16 | 1 |
| Yoane Wissa | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 20 | — |
| Brian Cipenga | 76 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 2 |
| Meschak Elia | 26 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Théo Bongonda | 14 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Edo Kayembe | 14 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 8 | 1 |
| Joris Kayembe | 8 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Fiston Mayele | 8 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Matthieu Epolo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Timothy Fayulu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dylan Batubinsika | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gedeon Kalulu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steve Kapuadi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gaël Kakuta | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charles Pickel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aaron Tshibola | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cédric Bakambu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Simon Banza | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗World Cup table
Current standings · Group K. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | LWDWW |
| 2 |  Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | LWDWD |
| 3 | Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | LWLD |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 | LLL |
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