The goals, minute by minute
- 7'Brian CipengaGoal · 0-1
- 75'Harry KaneGoal · 1-1
- 86'Harry KaneGoal · 2-1
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
England (1st Group L) vs DR Congo (best third) · knockout
Level of the teams
England: a deep squad in great form (Bellingham, Kane, Saka). Title contender.
DR Congo: physical and battling, with some good players, but well below in
pedigree.
Key factors
- England far superior in level, physicality and depth.
- DR Congo will rely on physicality and the counter.
- England arrives as a heavy favorite in the tie.
Prediction
Result in 90': 2-0 England (alternative: 3-0 England)
- England win: ~75%
- Draw: ~17%
- DR Congo win: ~8%
Advances: England (~88%)
Player to watch: Jude Bellingham, late runs and goals from midfield.
Final verdict, Confidence: high
England is far superior and should advance comfortably. DR Congo is physical
and can make it tricky, but an English progression is the most likely scenario.