WC26 Matchday
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England
Thomas Tuchel · FIFA #4 · 87 rating
★ 1× World Champion
Round of 32
Full-time 2 – 1 AI predicted 3–0 ✓
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta · 75k
2026-07-01
COD
DR Congo
Sebastien Desabre · FIFA #46 · 73 rating
Best · Group stage

Projected XIs 4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1

EnglandDR Congo
England 3–0 DR Congo
Expected goals 3.6 – 0.6 · projected scoreline

England's attack (rated 100) is in a different class to DR Congo's defence (69), so the model makes them 89% favourites, in a game that should stay competitive. Projected 3–0.

89%
7%
3%
England win Draw DR Congo win
England favoured · clear rating edge. AI model — each attack vs the other’s defence (squad ratings, club & international goals, assists, goalkeeping), Poisson scoreline.