Starting lineup: England vs Democratic Republic of Congo

The match will take place at 11:00 PM on July 1, 2026, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. England, in stable form, will face the Democratic Republic of Congo, currently ranked 3rd with 4 points.

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Team lineup updated at 22:53 on 01/07/2026

Official lineup

Older brother

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Coach: Thomas Tuchel

Starting lineup:

1. Jordan Pickford (G)
25. Djed Spence (D)
2. Ezri Konsa (D)
6. Marc Guéhi (D)
3. Nico O'Reilly (D)
8. Elliot Anderson (M)
4. Declan Rice (M)
20. Noni Madueke (M)
10. Jude Bellingham (M)
11. Marcus Rashford (M)
9. Harry Kane (F)

Substitutes:

23. James Trafford
13. Dean Henderson
12. Trevoh Chalobah
5. John Stones
15. Dan Burn
24. Reece James
26. Jarell Quansah
21. Eberechi Eze
14. Jordan Henderson
17. Morgan Rogers
16. Kobbie Mainoo
19. Ollie Watkins
18. Anthony Gordon
7. Bukayo Saka
22. Ivan Toney

Democratic Republic of Congo

Formation: 4-3-3

Coach: Sebastien Desabre

Starting lineup:

1. Lionel Mpasi Nzau (G)
2. Aaron Wan-Bissaka (D)
22. Chancel Mbemba (D)
4. Axel Tuanzebe (D)
26. Arthur Masuaku (D)
6. Ngal'ayel Mukau (M)
8. Samuel Moutoussamy (M)
14. Noah Sadiki (M)
7. Nathanaël Mbuku (F)
20. Yoane Wissa (F)
9. Brian Cipenga (F)

Substitutes:

21. Matthieu Epolo
16. Timothy Fayulu
5. Dylan Batubinsika
24. Gedeon Kalulu
12. Joris Kayembe
3. Steve Kapuadi
11. Gaël Kakuta
18. Charles Pickel
10. Theo Bongonda
15. Aaron Tshibola
25. Edo Kayembe
19. Fiston Mayele
17. Cédric Bakambu
23. Simon Banza
13. Meschak Elia

The match took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The World Cup clash between England and the Democratic Republic of Congo will take place at 11:00 PM on July 1, 2026, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This match is attracting attention as England strives to establish itself as a strong contender, while the African representative hopes to create a major surprise at the biggest football event on the planet.

England's consistent performance

The England team entered this match with great confidence thanks to their consistent form recently. Statistics show that in their last three matches, the "Three Lions" have secured two wins and one draw. Maintaining this unbeaten streak not only gives them a relaxed mindset but also confirms the effectiveness of the playing style the team is developing.

The balance between controlling the game and capitalizing on opportunities is England's greatest strength at the moment. With two wins and one draw, they have shown themselves to be a very difficult team to beat, ready to impose their playing style on any opponent in this year's tournament.

Efforts of the Democratic Republic of Congo

On the other side of the battlefield, the Democratic Republic of Congo is proving to be an interesting "dark horse". Although their form has been more inconsistent than their opponent, with one win, one draw, and one loss in their last three matches, the African representative still holds certain advantages. With 4 points and third place in the standings, the Democratic Republic of Congo still has plenty of opportunities to advance further.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's playing style relies heavily on physical fitness and enthusiasm. Their recent victory was a crucial morale boost, preparing them to face a strong opponent like England. Although they are ranked 3rd, the points difference shows they are perfectly capable of causing difficulties for any team if the opponent is complacent.

Tactical analysis and forecasting

At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, England are likely to take control of the ball from the start in search of an early goal. Their quick ball circulation and the agility of their attacking players will be their main weapons. Meanwhile, the Democratic Republic of Congo may opt for a deep defensive style, waiting for mistakes from their opponents to launch quick counter-attacks.

This match demands maximum concentration from both sides. England needs to maintain composure to avoid falling into counter-attack traps, while the Democratic Republic of Congo needs to make the most of the few opportunities they get. This promises to be a tense battle of wits on the sidelines and fierce physical contests on the pitch.