Notable Events
1st meeting between Congo Democratic Republic and England 1st
113th time the score was 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 113th
25th 1-2 involving Congo Democratic Republic 25th
81st 2-1 involving England 81st
2nd 2-1 involving England in the FIFA World Cup 2nd
27th game played in Atlanta 27th
2nd game for Congo Democratic Republic in Atlanta 2nd
1st game for England in Atlanta 1st

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Match Importance
73 / 100 Marquee
Minimal Low Medium Marquee Elite

A marquee match. High stakes, well-matched rivals, and the kind of stage that elevates a fixture into the top tier.

Rating Impact

England ▲ +10.3
Before
1594
After
1605
Win expected: 60%
Before
1526
After
1516
Win expected: 40%
Pre-Match Win Probability
60%
40%
England Congo Democratic Republic

Model Verdict

What the WFS predictor said before kickoff

England54.2% probabilityModel pick
CorrectActual: EnglandVerdict
1.80 - 1.08Actual: 2 - 1Expected score
0.460 = textbook · 1 = shockSurprise
England Draw Congo Democratic Republic
54% 23% 23%
Over 2.5 goals
55
Both teams to score
55
Tournament
Competition
FIFA World Cup
Edition
2026
Phase
Knockout Stages
Stage
Round of 32
Venue
USANeutral Venue

Data Confidence

Previous Meetings

Match-Up Analysis

Head-to-head matches between England and Congo Democratic Republic prior to this game.

No previous meetings found before this date.