England

vs

DR Congo

Preview

England

• England's all-competition form is seven wins, two draws and one defeat in their last ten matches.
• England arrive in Atlanta to face DR Congo in a fresh fixture in the knock-out stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a lot more at stake than the usual match between nations that happens in Group play.
• Thomas Tuchel has made the Three Lions a team with balance, structure, flexibility and sharp positional rotations since taking over on 1st January 2025.
• England have scored six goals in their last five games with Harry Kane chipping in two.
• England's last two FIFA World Cup, Group L 2026 results are 0-0 with Ghana and 2-0 away at Panama.

DR Congo

• DR Congo's all-competition performance is less prolific than the 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last five matches suggests, with four wins, three draws and three defeats from their last ten.
• DR Congo have scored five goals in their last five and Yoane Wissa has provided three.
• Sebastien Desabre has been in charge since 8th August 2022 and has given the Leopards a clear and pragmatic identity.
• DR Congo sit compact, defend narrow and spring forward fast, especially when the game opens up in transition.
• DR Congo have won one, drawn three and lost two from their six all-competition road games.

Key Players

• Harry Kane
  • England have scored six goals in their last five games with Harry Kane chipping in two.
• Yoane Wissa
  • DR Congo have scored five goals in their last five and Yoane Wissa has provided three, so he looks to be their most likely spark.

Betting Insights

• England are the more likely winner and the 1.29 line on England looks about right to reflect that.
• Backing Both Teams to Score - No at 1.49 is the best way to support Tuchel's Three Lions in this clash.

Prediction

• We wouldn't be surprised to see a tight cup match develop in which DR Congo get some aerial duels and chances on the break.
• England's territory dominance should tell in the end.
• The match takes place in Atlanta.