England trails DR Congo 0-1 early in World Cup knockout match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
In the World Cup round of 32, England finds itself down 0-1 to DR Congo, conceding a goal just 7 minutes into the match. The Three Lions have struggled offensively, recording no shots during the first half-hour of play, a first since their 1966 final. Historically, England has not won a World Cup match after falling behind since the 1966 final. The team is now under pressure as they face potential elimination from the tournament.
- •England concedes early to DR Congo in the knockout stage.
- •The match began on July 1, 2026.
- •No shots attempted by England in the first 30 minutes.
- •England has a poor historical record when falling behind in World Cups.
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"The Three Lions without bite.Surprised as early as the 7th minute by DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 (0-1), England are already under pressure and facing the threat of a stunning elimination.The...
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