England suffered an early setback in their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo. Brian Cipenga gave DR Congo the lead with a wonderful finish.

What happened?

England's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 2W-0D-2L in their last four matches.

Their last result was a 4-2 win against Croatia on 2026-06-17.

Why it matters for England

This match is a significant challenge for England's chances of advancing in the World Cup. England will need to regroup and come up with a strategy to overcome the deficit.

What comes next?

England's next fixture is against Spain on 2026-09-26. The team will be without R. James, who is currently sidelined. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 Win | | 2026-09-26 | Spain | - | England will be looking to bounce back from this setback and make a strong comeback in their next match.