World Cup · Round of 32: England beat Congo DR 2-1. The match was played on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta); refereed by Adham Mohammad, Jordan.
B. Cipenga 7' (Congo DR) · H. Kane 75' (England) · H. Kane 86' (England)
After a 0-1 first half, the game finished 2-1.
England held 60% of possession against 40%, attempting 16 shots to Congo DR's 7.
Shots on target read 7-2 and corners 5-3.
Substitutes: 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
Coach: Thomas Tuchel
Substitutes: M. Epolo, T. Fayulu, C. Bakambu, J. Kayembe, C. Pickel, G. Kalulu, S. Banza, E. Kayembe, F. Mayele, S. Kapuadi, G. Kakuta, D. Batubinsika, T. Bongonda, A. Tshibola, M. Elia
Coach: Sebastien Desabre
Harry Kane (England) — named player of the match with a 8.3 rating.