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England and DR Congo have never met at any level, making their World Cup round of 32 clash a fixture with no historical precedent whatsoever.
On paper, England enters as the heavy favorite, supported by superior squad depth and a more decorated World Cup history. The Three Lions remain undefeated so far, though their attacking play has been inconsistent, netting only six goals and being held to a goalless stalemate against Ghana. The statistical picture is equally mixed, with an xG efficiency of 0.89—indicating England are finishing chances below the expected rate—compared to DR Congo's 1.3.
DR Congo, meanwhile, have emerged as one of the tournament's standout stories in their first World Cup appearance since 1974 (when they competed as Zaire), advancing to the knockout rounds following a draw with Portugal and a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan.
They have conceded only three goals and boast an average ball recovery time of 62.71 seconds, reflecting their high-intensity pressing approach. Under coach Sébastien Desabre, the Leopards have never suffered a defeat by more than a single goal, reinforcing the image of a resilient, counter-attacking outfit capable of making this contest far more difficult than anticipated.
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