England 2–1 DR Congo — Round of 32, Match 80
England beat DR Congo 2–1 in Match 80 of the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at Atlanta Stadium on July 1, 2026. England advanced to the Round of 16; DR Congo were eliminated.
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England
2–1
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DR Congo
How the tie was set up
England met DR Congo in Match 80 of the Round of 32. The winner advanced to the Round of 16; the loser went out.
Head-to-head
England and DR Congo arrive from different group-stage paths, so the tactical contrast is the useful pre-match lens: England's group winner route against DR Congo's best third place campaign.
Result and recap
England 2–1 DR Congo. England advance to the Round of 16. DR Congo are eliminated.