LIVE UPDATES: England 0-1 D.R Congo World Cup 2026 – Follow all the action, goals, and celebrations

45+2’ A brilliant cross into the box finds Jude Bellingham (England), who steers his low header towards the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper shows all his agility and makes an astonishing save.

45’ Here comes the ref’s decision after the VAR review. It’s not a penalty to England as the referee indicates there was no infringement!

44’ Play continues despite the shouts by some England players for a penalty. Wait! Referee Adham Makhadmeh interrupts the game right now and he will review that decision using VAR! Let’s see what happens.

44’ Harry Kane (England) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.

42’ A long pass into the box is latched onto by Yoane Wissa (D.R. Congo), who looks up and slams a terrific shot past the keeper but onto the right post. He did everything right but score!

35’ The ball falls for Marcus Rashford (England) in the box, and he hits a first-time shot at goal that is inadvertently blocked by a defender. A bit unlucky there!

30’ Jude Bellingham (England) escapes his marker to connect with a cross and heads towards the right side of the goal, but the keeper pulls off an excellent save to deny him.

28’ Noah Sadiki (D.R. Congo) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Adham Makhadmeh had an easy decision to make.

19’ Jude Bellingham (England) makes a bad challenge on his opponent and is booked by the referee.

7’ What a beauty! Brian Cipenga (D.R. Congo) makes contact with a cross on the edge of the box and finishes clinically with a low shot into the bottom left corner.

1’ Here we go, today’s match is starting right now.

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