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England

FIFA Rank #4
2 : 1

(0 : 1)

DR Congo

FIFA Rank #56
🏟 Atlanta 📅
  • 📅 Date
  • 🕐 Time
  • 🏟 Stadium Atlanta
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Referee Adham Makhadmeh
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🧠 Match Summary

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DR Congo stunned England inside seven minutes when Brian Cipenga gave the African side a shock lead in Atlanta, and for long stretches it looked as though one of the World Cup's biggest upsets might be unfolding. England dominated possession at 60-40 and peppered the DR Congo goal with 16 shots to their opponents' seven, yet were repeatedly frustrated by a resilient backline that forced goalkeeper into five saves. Harry Kane, characteristically, refused to let his nation down — the captain levelled in the 75th minute before sealing a hard-fought 2-1 victory with a second strike just four minutes from time, sending England into the Round of 16 on a night that tested their nerve to the very end.

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🎬 Match highlights (video)

ملخص مباراة إنجلترا والكونغو الديمقراطية | دور الـ32 - كأس العالم FIFA 2026™ Watch highlights on YouTube ↗

Source: beIN SPORTS — official YouTube channel

📊 Official stats & tactics (FIFA)

England · 4-2-3-1 — 4-1-4-1DR Congo

Statistics

2⚽ Goals1
0🟥 Sendings-off0
1🟨 Cautions1
53.5%Possession37.9%
16 (7)Shots7 (2)
1.75Expected goals (xG)0.64
92%Pass accuracy83%
523 (482)Total passes392 (326)
125Line breaks91
25Defensive line breaks9
222Final-third receptions75
41Ball progressions31
42Crosses16
246 (44)Defensive pressures336 (60)
35Forced turnovers36
69Second balls48
115.5 كمDistance covered114 كم
5.9 كمSprint distance5.7 كم

🎯 Phases of play — in possession

33Build-up (unopposed)27
15Build-up (opposed)12
25Progression22
31Final third13
2Long ball6
12Attacking transition16
1Counter attack2
5Set piece7

🛡️ Out of possession

9High press1
5Mid press3
0Low press0
10High block3
15Mid block17
16Low block38
6Recovery6
16Defensive transition12
11Counter-press10

🏃 Physical data

459Sprints426
1250High-speed runs1233
35.2 كم/سTop speed34.4 كم/س

⚡ Fastest: Marcus RASHFORD 35.2 · Ngalayel MUKAU 34.4 km/h

👥 Both squads · tap a player for full stats

👥 England

#1 · Jordan PICKFORD5.9 km · 26.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
5.9Dist (km)
26.9Top speed
6Sprints
17HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
9Att
5Comp
56%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 0 · Over 8 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#2 · Ezri KONSA10 km · 32.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
10Dist (km)
32.2Top speed
27Sprints
91HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
18Att
16Comp
89%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 12 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 18 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#3 · Nico OREILLY11.1 km · 34.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.1Dist (km)
34.2Top speed
45Sprints
119HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
8Att
8Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 6 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Outswing 1 · Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#4 · Declan RICE11.2 km · 32.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.2Dist (km)
32.6Top speed
45Sprints
124HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
22Att
19Comp
86%Acc

Dir: Through 7 · Around 7 · Over 8 — Type: Pass 17 · Cross 4 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
3Total

Outswing 2 · Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#6 · Marc GUEHI10.4 km · 29.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.4Dist (km)
29.8Top speed
31Sprints
108HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
12Att
12Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 7 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 12 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#8 · Elliot ANDERSON11.6 km · 28 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.6Dist (km)
28Top speed
40Sprints
135HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
18Att
16Comp
89%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 9 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 15 · Cross 1 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#9 · Harry KANE11.5 km · 32.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.5Dist (km)
32.4Top speed
42Sprints
135HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
3Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#10 · Jude BELLINGHAM11.4 km · 31.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.4Dist (km)
31.1Top speed
59Sprints
167HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
12Att
9Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 7 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 10 · Cross 2 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
4Total

Inswing 1 · Outswing 1 · Driven 1 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#11 · Marcus RASHFORD7.4 km · 35.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
7.4Dist (km)
35.2Top speed
33Sprints
68HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
9Att
7Comp
78%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 4 · Over 4 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 1 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses
4Total

Inswing 2 · Outswing 1 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#20 · Noni MADUEKE6.7 km · 33.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
6.7Dist (km)
33.7Top speed
34Sprints
81HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
14Att
9Comp
64%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 10 · Over 4 — Type: Pass 5 · Cross 4 · Prog 5

🎯 Crosses
10Total

Inswing 4 · Outswing 2 · Lofted 2 · Push 2

📋 Full technical profile
#25 · Djed SPENCE7.6 km · 35 km/h
🏃 Physical
7.6Dist (km)
35Top speed
41Sprints
68HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
15Att
9Comp
60%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 13 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 12 · Cross 1 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses
5Total

Outswing 3 · Push 2

📋 Full technical profile
#5 · John STONES0.5 km · 27.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
0.5Dist (km)
27.7Top speed
3Sprints
5HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#7 · Bukayo SAKA3.8 km · 28.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.8Dist (km)
28.9Top speed
20Sprints
47HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
2Comp
67%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 3 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Inswing 1 · Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#18 · Anthony GORDON3.7 km · 28.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.7Dist (km)
28.6Top speed
21Sprints
52HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
9Att
8Comp
89%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 7 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 0 · Prog 3

🎯 Crosses
3Total

Inswing 2 · Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#21 · Eberechi EZE2.8 km · 30 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.8Dist (km)
30Top speed
12Sprints
33HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
2Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

👥 DR Congo

#1 · Lionel MPASI4.6 km · 19.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
4.6Dist (km)
19.5Top speed
0Sprints
4HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
14Att
5Comp
36%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 0 · Over 13 — Type: Pass 14 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#2 · Aaron WAN-BISSAKA10.3 km · 33.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.3Dist (km)
33.3Top speed
46Sprints
122HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
13Att
10Comp
77%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 7 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 11 · Cross 1 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Outswing 1 · Cutback 1

📋 Full technical profile
#4 · Axel TUANZEBE9.8 km · 31.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.8Dist (km)
31.4Top speed
36Sprints
81HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
17Att
13Comp
76%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 11 · Over 4 — Type: Pass 15 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

📋 Full technical profile
#6 · Ngalayel MUKAU9.7 km · 34.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.7Dist (km)
34.4Top speed
35Sprints
131HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
4Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#7 · Nathanael MBUKU8.5 km · 31.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.5Dist (km)
31.7Top speed
31Sprints
117HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
4Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 4 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses
4Total

Inswing 1 · Outswing 2 · Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#8 · Samuel MOUTOUSSAMY11.5 km · 31 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.5Dist (km)
31Top speed
47Sprints
155HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
15Att
12Comp
80%Acc

Dir: Through 6 · Around 4 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 14 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#9 · Brian CIPENGA9.3 km · 30.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.3Dist (km)
30.9Top speed
58Sprints
116HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
6Att
2Comp
33%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 3 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Outswing 1 · Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#14 · Noah SADIKI11.9 km · 31.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.9Dist (km)
31.6Top speed
51Sprints
144HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
7Att
7Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 4 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#20 · Yoane WISSA10.1 km · 33.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.1Dist (km)
33.3Top speed
25Sprints
83HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 1 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#22 · Chancel MBEMBA9.3 km · 32.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.3Dist (km)
32.1Top speed
29Sprints
82HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
19Att
13Comp
68%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 7 · Over 10 — Type: Pass 19 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Inswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#26 · Arthur MASUAKU9.1 km · 33.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.1Dist (km)
33.3Top speed
28Sprints
80HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
19Att
14Comp
74%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 12 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 17 · Cross 1 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#10 · Theo BONGONDA2.4 km · 32 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.4Dist (km)
32Top speed
8Sprints
17HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 1 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#12 · Joris KAYEMBE0.8 km · 26.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
0.8Dist (km)
26.1Top speed
2Sprints
7HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
3Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 3 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#13 · Meschack ELIA3.4 km · 34.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.4Dist (km)
34.3Top speed
18Sprints
45HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Outswing 1 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#19 · Fiston MAYELE0.8 km · 24.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
0.8Dist (km)
24.6Top speed
3Sprints
7HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#25 · Edo KAYEMBE2.7 km · 26.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.7Dist (km)
26.5Top speed
9Sprints
42HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
2Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

Source: FIFA Training Centre — Post-Match Summary (value in parentheses = on target / completed / direct).

📄 Official FIFA report Open the full report (PDF) ↗ 🌟 Player of the Match H. Kane England ★ 8.2

⚡ Match events

  1. 7' Brian Cipenga
  2. 19' Jude Bellingham 📋 a bad foul
  3. 28' Noah Sadiki 📋 a bad foul
  4. 75' Harry Kane
  5. 86' Harry Kane
👕 Lineup · tap to view

England 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. Jordan Pickford
  2. Djed Spence
  3. Nico O'Reilly
  4. Declan Rice
  5. Ezri Konsa
  6. Marc Guéhi
  7. Noni Madueke
  8. Elliot Anderson
  9. Harry Kane
  10. Jude Bellingham
  11. Marcus Rashford

Substitutes

  • Trevoh Chalobah
  • Dan Burn
  • Kobbie Mainoo
  • Bukayo Saka
  • Morgan Rogers
  • Dean Henderson
  • Ollie Watkins
  • Ivan Toney
  • John Stones
  • Jordan Henderson
  • Anthony Gordon
  • James Trafford
  • Reece James
  • Eberechi Eze
  • Jarell Quansah

DR Congo 4-3-3

Starting XI

  1. Lionel Mpasi
  2. Aaron Wan-Bissaka
  3. Arthur Masuaku
  4. Samuel Moutoussamy
  5. Chancel Mbemba
  6. Axel Tuanzebe
  7. Ngal'ayel Mukau
  8. Noah Sadiki
  9. Yoane Wissa
  10. Nathanaël Mbuku
  11. Brian Cipenga

Substitutes

  • Cédric Bakambu
  • Matthieu Epolo
  • Timothy Fayulu
  • Fiston Mayele
  • Charles Pickel
  • Théo Bongonda
  • Gédéon Kalulu
  • Edo Kayembe
  • Dylan Batubinsika
  • Gaël Kakuta
  • Meschack Elia
  • Simon Banza
  • Aaron Tshibola
  • Steve Kapuadi
  • Joris Kayembe

📋 Match officials & info

  • 🌐 Match number 80 of 104
  • 🏆 Stage Round of 32
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Main referee Adham Makhadmeh (الأردن) 📋 4 matches 🚫 17.5 fouls/m 🟨 2 cards/m Balanced Full stats ↗
  • 🚩 Assistant referees Mohammad Al-Kalaf (الأردن) · Ahmad Al-Roalle (الأردن)
  • 📺 Video referee (VAR) TBA before kickoff
  • ⏱ Fourth official Khalid Al-Turais (السعودية)
  • 🟨 Yellow cards 1 — 1