Match Info

Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Date: July 1, 2026

Kick-off: 17:00 UK

Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

England Preview

England continue their World Cup campaign as one of the strongest squads in the competition, with Jude Bellingham emerging as the driving force in midfield. Gareth Southgate’s side combine technical control with attacking depth, featuring Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden as key threats. However, their performances have not always matched expectations, leaving room for caution in knockout football.

DR Congo Preview

DR Congo have been one of the tournament’s most compelling underdog stories, combining physical strength with disciplined defensive structure. Led by Chancel Mbemba and powered by the attacking pace of Yoane Wissa and Cédric Bakambu, they have already shown they can compete with elite opposition. Their counter-attacking threat makes them a dangerous knockout opponent.

Probable Lineups

England (4-2-3-1)

Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Shaw; Rice, Bellingham; Saka, Foden, Rashford; Kane

DR Congo (5-3-2)

Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Kapuadi, Masuaku; Moutoussamy, Sadiki, Kayembe; Wissa, Bakambu

We Say

England remain favourites, but DR Congo’s structure and pace in transition co

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