SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his England vs. Congo DR best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match as the knockout round continues on Wednesday

The goals were the fourth and fifth of the 2026 World Cup for the Bayern Munich striker. England's breakthrough came after DR Congo preserved a lead for almost 70 minutes. Brian Cipenga handed DR Congo a surprise lead in the seventh minute.

After Wan-Bissaka dealt admirably with Marcus Rashford on Wednesday, Nuno Espirito Santo will hope to see that form replicated in 2026-27

Here's what to know about DR Congo being referred to as COD, rather than DRC.

The ex-captain of DR Congo has spoken of his disappointment at his country's dramatic loss against England in the World Cup. Gabriel Zakuani, who now lives in Epsom, Surrey, could only watch as Thomas Tuchel's team snatched victory from the central African side in the dying minutes of Wednesday's game in Atlanta.

The opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called demonstrations in the capital and other cities on Wednesday to demand the resignation of the president, who it says is trying to cling on to power by changing the constitution.

DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre was left with devastating news after his team’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 loss to England, as he was informed that his father had died. The shocking news came after Desabre had completed his post-match media obligations,

Senegal, DR Congo, South Africa, and Ivory Coast exited the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 but secure between KSh 1.42 billion and KSh 1.74 billion in prize money.