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England vs Congo DR FIFA World Cup 2026
at Atlanta Stadium. Preview venue, group context and match-centre links.
ScheduledRound of 32Starts in 1d 17h
ENGEnglandvsStarts in 1d 17h
CODCongo DRMatch data
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Team World Cup records
Tournament records for each team provide fixture context where there is no verified previous senior head-to-head meeting.
Champions: 1966
England's route will be watched through the lens of squad depth, tournament control and late-round pressure.
Appearances17th World Cup appearance in 2026
Last tournament2022 quarter-finals
Group stage: 1974 as Zaire
Congo DR return to the World Cup stage for the first time since the 1974 appearance under the name Zaire.
Appearances2nd World Cup appearance in 2026
Last tournament1974 group stage as Zaire
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