England vs Congo DR - FIFA World Cup 2026
England vs Congo DR at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with kick-off time, venue, lineups, match status, and pre-match stats.
World Cup 2026 Match Facts
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Defined by its eight-petal camera-aperture roof, Atlanta’s climate-controlled arena is a regular host of major finals and will stage a World Cup semi-final.
Stadium details →World Cup 2026 Team Profiles
England, nicknamed The Three Lions, are one of the founding nations of association football and the joint-oldest national team in the sport. They have competed in 17 FIFA World Cups, winning the 1966 tournament on home soil, and have twice been UEFA European Championship runners-up (2020 and 2024).
Full team profile →DR Congo, nicknamed Les Léopards, are two-time African champions (1968, 1974) and made history in 1974 as the first Sub-Saharan African team at a World Cup — and now return to the tournament in 2026 for the first time in 52 years under coach Sébastien Desabre.
Full team profile →Frequently asked questions
- Where was England vs Congo DR played?
- The match was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
- What stage was the England vs Congo DR match?
- This was a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.