Forecast vs result · Round of 32 · Match 8
England vs DR Congo
2026-07-01
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Pre-match forecast
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Video analysis: player performance
Per-player ratings and event breakdowns from official highlights analysis. Tap a player to see their full match timeline.
9Harry Kane1'–1'Scored both crucial goals for England, including the winner, showcasing clinical finishing and leadership when his team needed it most.
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Scored both crucial goals for England, including the winner, showcasing clinical finishing and leadership when his team needed it most.
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9Noni MaduekeScored two goals with clinical finishing, establishing himself as a key attacking threat for England.
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Scored two goals with clinical finishing, establishing himself as a key attacking threat for England.
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8Anthony GordonScored a goal, demonstrating good positioning and clinical finishing within the penalty area.
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Scored a goal, demonstrating good positioning and clinical finishing within the penalty area.
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8England GKMade two significant saves, showcasing strong reflexes and positioning to prevent further goals for the opposition.
Made two significant saves, showcasing strong reflexes and positioning to prevent further goals for the opposition.
7Jude BellinghamTested the opposition goalkeeper with a powerful shot, showcasing his offensive capabilities from midfield.
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Tested the opposition goalkeeper with a powerful shot, showcasing his offensive capabilities from midfield.
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7Bukayo SakaForced a save from the opposition goalkeeper with a shot on target, contributing to England's offensive pressure.
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Forced a save from the opposition goalkeeper with a shot on target, contributing to England's offensive pressure.
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6Marcus Rashford1'–1'Created several attacking opportunities with shots on goal but lacked the clinical finish to convert them.
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Created several attacking opportunities with shots on goal but lacked the clinical finish to convert them.
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6Ezri KonsaShowed good attacking intent by hitting the post from inside the box, despite being a defender.
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Showed good attacking intent by hitting the post from inside the box, despite being a defender.
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9Congo DR GK #1Delivered an exceptional goalkeeping performance, making numerous crucial saves that kept his team competitive throughout the match.
Delivered an exceptional goalkeeping performance, making numerous crucial saves that kept his team competitive throughout the match.
8Sapanga0'–0'Scored a crucial opening goal for Congo DR with a clinical finish, giving his team an early lead.
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Scored a crucial opening goal for Congo DR with a clinical finish, giving his team an early lead.
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6Chancel MbembaMade an attacking effort that forced a save from the England goalkeeper, showing offensive intent from defense.
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Made an attacking effort that forced a save from the England goalkeeper, showing offensive intent from defense.
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Match observations
- England then mounted sustained pressure, creating numerous chances that were repeatedly denied by an outstanding goalkeeping performance.
- Despite the resilience of Congo DR, England eventually found their rhythm and secured a late victory through their captain.
- The atmosphere in the stadium was electric, with fans reacting passionately to every significant moment.