England vs Congo DR — Predicted Lineups & Prediction
England 2 - 1 Congo DR at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 32). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (4-3-3 vs 4-3-3), key players including Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford and Nathanaël Mbuku and Brian Cipenga, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.
Road to the Round of 32
- England reached the Round of 32 by beating France 4 - 6 in the Third Place Play-off.
- Congo DR reached the Round of 32 by beating Uzbekistan 3 - 1 in the Group K · Matchday 3.
England vs Congo DR Confirmed Starting XI
Confirmed starting XIs from official team sheets. Updated automatically when lineups are announced.
England vs Congo DR Prediction
England start as clear favourites and will be expected to take control against Congo DR. England's biggest threat runs through Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford, while Congo DR will pin their hopes on Nathanaël Mbuku and Brian Cipenga. It is the round of 32 — win or go home. The match is staged at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.
Tactical matchup
England line up in a 4-2-4, Congo DR in a 4-2-4. England should control the ball and probe for openings, while Congo DR are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Nathanaël Mbuku and Brian Cipenga on the counter. Whether Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. In a knockout tie the first goal and set pieces carry outsized weight, with caution often trumping early ambition.
Key players to watch
- England: Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers — 4-2-4 formation
- Congo DR: Nathanaël Mbuku, Brian Cipenga, Cédric Bakambu — 4-2-4 formation
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