England's World Cup campaign hit a snag with a 0-1 loss to DR Congo. Bellingham went close but couldn't change the outcome.

What happened?

England's manager Thomas Tuchel opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, while DR Congo's Sébastien Desabre chose a 4-3-3 setup.

The match momentum swung in favor of DR Congo, with England struggling to gain a foothold.

Why it matters for England

This loss comes after a 2-game winning run, with their last result being a 4-2 win over Croatia on 2026-06-17.

DateOpponentResult
2026-06-17Croatia4-2 win

What comes next?

England's next fixture is against Spain on 2026-09-26, and they will be without the injured R. James.

The team will look to bounce back from this defeat and get their World Cup campaign back on track. England's recent form stands at 2W-0D-2L, with this loss being a setback.

Current context

As of 2026-07-01, England is preparing for their upcoming match against Spain, looking to improve their recent form and make a strong push in the World Cup.