England vs D.R. Congo Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

England and D.R. Congo meet for the first time in recorded international competition when they face off on 1 July 2026 in what is a World Cup 2026 fixture with a clear ranking gap: England enter as World’s 4th-ranked side in the world, while D.R. Congo come in at 41st. With no shared history to draw on, recent form and tournament momentum become the defining lens for this matchup.

Head-to-Head Record

England and D.R. Congo have no recorded head-to-head meetings in international football. The two nations have never previously been drawn together at a major tournament or met in a friendly, making 1 July 2026 a genuine first encounter. In the absence of any shared history, the most meaningful context comes from how both sides have performed in the weeks leading into this fixture — their current form, scoring records and defensive solidity tell the fuller story.

England: Recent Form

England head into this fixture in strong condition, having won four of their last six matches (W4 D1 L1) at a points-per-game rate of 2.17. Their form string — W D W W W L (most recent first) — reflects a side that has built considerable momentum at the tournament. They have scored 10 goals across those six outings at an average of 1.67 per match, while conceding just 3 — an average of 0.5 per game. Notably, England have kept four clean sheets in this run, though they have also failed to score on two occasions. Their most recent result, a 2-0 win over Panama on 27 June, continued a sequence of four consecutive victories before that.

• 27 Jun 2026 (A): England 2-0 Panama — W
• 23 Jun 2026 (H): England 0-0 Ghana — D
• 17 Jun 2026 (H): England 4-2 Croatia — W
• 10 Jun 2026 (H): England 3-0 Costa Rica — W

D.R. Congo: Recent Form

D.R. Congo arrive at this fixture with a more modest recent record of one win, three draws and two defeats from their last six matches (W1 D3 L2), earning a points-per-game figure of 1.00. Their form string reads W L D L D D, and while they claimed a confidence-boosting 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan on 27 June, that result followed back-to-back defeats to Colombia and Chile. They have scored 5 goals in six matches (avg. 0.83) and conceded the same number, keeping two clean sheets but failing to score in three of the six outings. A creditable 1-1 draw with Portugal on 17 June stands out as evidence of their capacity to compete against higher-ranked opposition.

• 27 Jun 2026 (H): D.R. Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan — W
• 24 Jun 2026 (A): Colombia 1-0 D.R. Congo — L
• 17 Jun 2026 (A): Portugal 1-1 D.R. Congo — D
• 9 Jun 2026 (H): D.R. Congo 1-2 Chile — L

Form and Record at a Glance

• Head-to-head: No previous recorded meetings between England and D.R. Congo.
• England’s last 6: W4 D1 L1 — 2.17 points per game.
• D.R. Congo’s last 6: W1 D3 L2 — 1.00 points per game.
• England goals for/against (last 6): 10 scored, 3 conceded; 4 clean sheets.
• D.R. Congo goals for/against (last 6): 5 scored, 5 conceded; 2 clean sheets, failed to score in 3 matches.
• rankings: England 4th, D.R. Congo 41st.

How England and D.R. Congo Compare

England’s recent form is markedly stronger across every key metric: their 2.17 ppg is more than double D.R. Congo’s 1.00, and their defensive record — conceding just 3 goals in six matches with four clean sheets — contrasts sharply with D.R. Congo’s five goals allowed over the same span. In attack, England’s average of 1.67 goals per match is also considerably higher than D.R. Congo’s 0.83, though the Congolese side’s ability to draw 1-1 with Portugal demonstrates they are not without attacking threat against elite opposition. The 37-place gap in the World rankings broadly reflects the difference in recent output, but D.R. Congo’s three draws in six matches underline a defensive resilience that has kept them competitive in several fixtures.

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FAQ

Have England and D.R. Congo ever played each other before?

No. England and D.R. Congo have no recorded head-to-head meetings in international football history, making their World Cup 2026 fixture on 1 July 2026 the first-ever encounter between the two nations.

What is England’s recent form heading into the match?

England have won four of their last six matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding just 3, with four clean sheets — their most recent result being a 2-0 victory over Panama on 27 June 2026.

What is D.R. Congo’s recent form ahead of this fixture?

D.R. Congo have recorded one win, three draws and two defeats in their last six matches, with their best recent result a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan on 27 June and a notable 1-1 draw with Portugal on 17 June.

What are the World rankings of England and D.R. Congo for World Cup 2026?

England are ranked 4th in the world, while D.R. Congo are ranked 41st, representing a gap of 37 places heading into their 1 July 2026 meeting.