DR Congo made a dream start to their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against England, taking a shock 1-0 lead inside the opening 20 minutes in Atlanta.
The African side struck in the 19th minute when B. K. Cipenga calmly finished from a well-worked move, with Chancel Mbemba providing the decisive assist to silence the England supporters.
England attempted an immediate response but struggled to break down a disciplined Congolese defence. Their frustration was compounded when Jude Bellingham received the game’s first yellow card as the Three Lions searched for a route back into the contest.
With the match still in its early stages, DR Congo remain on course for one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, while England face an uphill task to avoid a stunning World Cup exit.
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