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England 🆚 DR Congo 🇨🇩
There’s no such thing as an “easy game” in the World Cup anymore, but on paper England are the clear favorites. Still, the chance of an upset in this matchup is higher than most people think. My prediction: England 2-0 DR Congo.

Southgate’s squad is packed with Premier League quality. Bellingham runs the midfield on his own, Saka and Foden beat defenders on the wings, and Kane is one of the best finishers in the world. In defense, the Stones-Walker pairing means experience. England’s biggest strength is tempo and organized attack. They’ll keep around 65% possession and pin DR Congo in their own half.

So why shouldn’t DR Congo be underestimated? Because they have physical power and counterattacks. They’ve got quick forwards like Cédric Bakambu and Yoane Wissa who play in Ligue 1. In midfield, they’re very tough under the leadership of Chancel Mbemba. If England doesn’t score early, the game turns stressful. DR Congo’s chance lies in set pieces and transition attacks. When England’s fullbacks Trippier and Shaw push up, space opens behind them.

Scenario: England pressure for the first 25 minutes, and in the 29th minute Bellingham makes it 1-0 with a shot from outside the box. After the goal, DR Congo is forced to open up. In the 67th, Kane heads in Saka’s cross for 2-0. In the final stretch DR Congo gets one or two chances, but Pickford doesn’t make a mistake.

Could there be an upset? If it happens, there’s only one way: England catches the “missed chances” disease and it stays 0-0 until the 80th, then Bakambu scores on a counter. The probability doesn’t exceed 15%. The realistic outcome is England advancing on quality. Upset potential: Low.