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 bigge...
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DR Congo Stun England With Early World Cup Blow
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