England vs DR Congo Result: England 2–1 DR Congo — Round of 16 — World Cup 2026
Quick answer: England 2–1 DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta on July 1, 2026 — Round of 16, Match 80. Scorers: England: Harry Kane (75'), Harry Kane (86'). DR Congo: Brian Cipenga (7').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | England 2–1 DR Congo |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
| Match | #80 (Round of 16) |
| Date | July 1, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 12:00 |
| Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Stage | Round of 16 — Match #80 |
| Goal scorers | England: Harry Kane 75', Harry Kane 86'; DR Congo: Brian Cipenga 7' |
Goal Scorers
- 75'Harry Kane
- 86'Harry Kane
- 7'Brian Cipenga
Match Summary
England beat DR Congo 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Brian Cipenga gave the Leopards an early lead before Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes — a header and a powerful strike — to send England into the Round of 8.
Player of the match: Harry Kane.
Key Moments
- Brian Cipenga stunned England with a seventh-minute opener at the near post.
- Lionel Mpasi made several saves to keep DR Congo ahead through the second half.
- Harry Kane headed in Anthony Gordon's cross to equalise in the 75th minute.
- Kane rifled a winner from the edge of the box in the 86th minute.
Bracket Impact
England advance to the Round of 8 and will face Mexico in Match #92 on 5 July at Estadio Azteca. DR Congo are eliminated after a famous run as intercontinental playoff winners.
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What This Means for England & DR Congo
England advance; DR Congo are eliminated.
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What's Next in the Knockout Stage
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| England | Knockout bracket — Round of 16 |
| DR Congo | Eliminated |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the England vs DR Congo score at World Cup 2026?
England 2–1 DR Congo — played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta on July 1, 2026 (Round of 16, Match #80).
Who won England vs DR Congo World Cup 2026?
England won 2–1.
Where was England vs DR Congo played?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — kickoff 12:00 local time.
What stage is England vs DR Congo?
Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Match #80.
How does this result affect the knockout bracket?
England advance to the Round of 8 and will face Mexico in Match #92 on 5 July at Estadio Azteca. DR Congo are eliminated after a famous run as intercontinental playoff winners.
Who scored in England vs DR Congo?
England: Harry Kane 75', Harry Kane 86'. DR Congo: Brian Cipenga 7'.