England vs DR Congo Result — World Cup 2026

England vs DR Congo Match Preview

England go into this Round-of-32 tie as clear favourites against DR Congo. The opening market makes a England win the standout at 1.30 — an implied 77% — so the pricing leaves little doubt about who is fancied.

Looking at the bigger picture, England are priced at 3.75 to lift the trophy while DR Congo sit at 501.00 outright. Those tournament-winner prices set the pecking order between the two squads and broadly back up how this single fixture is being framed.

Kick-off is 16:00 UTC on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It is a Round-of-32 tie — level after 90 minutes means extra time, then penalties, so someone goes home.

Original preview built from our own published odds and fixture data — not betting advice.