World Cup
England vs Congo DR
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
England vs Congo DR Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will meet in a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 showdown, with a place in the last 16 on the line. While England arrive as group winners, DR Congo have emerged as one of the tournament's biggest success stories after reaching the knockout stage for the first time.
Thomas Tuchel's side topped their group with seven points, beginning with a 4-2 victory over Croatia before drawing 0-0 with Ghana and wrapping up first place with a controlled 2-0 win against Panama.
England have looked organised at both ends of the pitch but are still searching for their best attacking rhythm. DR Congo, managed by Sébastien Desabre, advanced as a third-placed team after drawing 1-1 with Portugal, narrowly losing 1-0 to Colombia, and producing a memorable 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan to make history.
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Prediction for England vs Congo DR in the 2026 World Cup
It is all or nothing. That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout-style World Cup clash.
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Eagle Predict Prediction
England Win
Last updated on 29-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, England are the favourites to win, with 73% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: England vs Congo DR
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Wednesday, 01/07/2026
🕐 Time: 17:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
England in the 2026 World Cup
England come into this match with 3 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for England:
World Cup campaign
2 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
Average: 2.33 point(s) per match
6 goals scored in the World Cup (2 per match)
2 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.67 per match)
England in 2026:
12 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Harry Kane with 8 goal(s)
Assists: Declan Rice with 4 assists
Latest results for England
27/06/2026 17:00
23/06/2026 16:00
17/06/2026 16:00
10/06/2026 17:00
06/06/2026 16:00
Congo DR in the 2026 World Cup
Congo DR come into this clash with 3 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Congo DR have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)
Average: 1.33 point(s) per match
4 goals scored in the World Cup (1.33 per match)
3 goals conceded in the World Cup (1 per match)
Congo DR in 2026
10 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 3 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Cédric Bakambu with 4 goal(s)
Assists: Cédric Bakambu with 3 assists
Latest results for Congo DR
27/06/2026 19:30
23/06/2026 22:00
17/06/2026 13:00
03/06/2026 14:00
25/03/2026 17:00
England vs Congo DR: head-to-head history
England and Congo DR do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for England vs Congo DR
Check the probable lineups below for the England vs Congo DR prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
England Probable XI: Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah, Marc Guéhi, Brennan O'Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane.
DR Congo Probable XI: Lionel Mpasi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki, Nathanaël Mbuku, Brian Cipenga, Yoane Wissa, Cédric Bakambu.
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for England vs Congo DR:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
If you’re expecting lots of goals in England vs Congo DR, you might want to reconsider.
Neither side has shown enough attacking quality to upset their opponent’s defense consistently, which is why we predict this match to stay under 2.5 goals.
👉 Prediction: England to Win the First Half
With England coming into this match in great form and holding the home advantage against Congo DR, we see good value in backing them to win the first half.
Since the odds for a full-time win may not be as rewarding, the half-time bet can be a good alternative.
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Stats
The statistics for England vs Congo DR that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.96
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
33%
League: 55%
Cards
2.34
League: 2.74
Corners
11.33
League: 8.64
Home Team
England
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.12 | 2.18 | 1.98 |
|
xGA
|
0.88 | 0.77 | 1.11 |
Away Team
Congo DR
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 4 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 3 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.88 | 0.77 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 0.6 | 1.6 |
Corners
10.33 / Match
+29% Corners / Match
England received +29% more corners than Congo DR in the World Cup
8 / Match
Panama
(7)
Ghana
(9)
Croatia
(8)(2)
Uzbekistan
(4)
Colombia
(4)
Portugal
Cards
0.67 / Match
+149% Cards / Match
Congo DR received +149% more cards than England in the World Cup
1.67 / Match
Panama
(1)
Ghana
(1)
Croatia
(0)(3)
Uzbekistan
(1)
Colombia
(1)
Portugal
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+50%
England is +50% better in terms of goals scored
1.33 / Match
Panama
(2)
Ghana
(0)
Croatia
(4)(3)
Uzbekistan
(0)
Colombia
(1)
Portugal
Goals Conceded
0.67 / Match
+33%
Congo DR condeded +33% more goals than England
1 / Match
Panama
(0)
Ghana
(0)
Croatia
(2)(1)
Uzbekistan
(1)
Colombia
(1)
Portugal
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Africa
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
South Korea
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Czech Republic
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Switzerland
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Canada
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Paraguay
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Netherlands
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Japan
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spain
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Cape Verde
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 |
Uruguay
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 4 |
Saudi Arabia
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 | 0.67 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Norway
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Algeria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Jordan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Portugal
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Congo DR
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Croatia
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ghana
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Panama
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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