England’s fans will be chanting once again “it’s coming home,” oblivious of the fact that “it” hasn’t been home since 1966. But in this particular case, English soccer fans can allow themselves a bit of optimism as the national team drew against Congo DR in the Round of 32 and they are now tipped to win at (-775), but guess what? So was Germany against Paraguay, and we all know how that went down.
England vs Congo DR Odds
| Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|
| England to Advance | -775 |
| Congo DR to Advance | +575 |
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England vs Congo DR Date, Where to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, July 1
- Time: 12 pm
- Place: Atlanta Stadium, Georgia
- Where to Watch: FOX, FOX One, Fubo
England Runs a Strong Group, But Doubts Remain
England’s performance against Croatia at the opening of the Group Stage set the mood for much of the tournament so far. England fought hard and defeated Croatia, World Cup runner-ups, in a contested 4-2 game.
The team also submitted Panama but Ghana proved too difficult to break and England drew against it at 0-0. Now, the squad is heading up against Congo DR, which is also one of the surprises at this tournament, and if Paraguay, Egypt and Morocco are any indication, dark horses this tournament can inflict some pretty upsetting results on players.
England is running a pretty decent squad right now with the perennial captain, Harry Kane winning fans over who chanted “You are a wizard, Harry” during the team’s opening game against Croatia in which Kane scored in the 12’ and 42’ backed by Jude Bellingham who did in 47’ and Marcus Rashford the 85’ So, yes England is right now firing on all cylinders, but the Round of 32 is a particularly important stage of the event, and no slips will be allowed.
Don’t Hurry to Cheer the English as Congo DR Carries Surprise of Its Own
Congo DR was not immediately considered a serious contender for the tournament, but a global sports culture, and a constant outflow of resources to Africa has spawned a strong local soccer scene, and this shows in both South Africa and Congo DR’s performance so far.
Congo DR lost to Colombia in a hard-fought 1-0 game, but it has done mostly well since then, defeating Uzbekistan in a 3-1 game, and drawing against Portugal, which was the biggest surprise.
Congo DR has a strong lineup of players, including Yoanne Wissa, and Fiston Mayele, who will be doing most of the heavy-lifting on the offense. In the meantime, the backline will have to hold on the English onslaught with Kane and his crew trying to dismantle the African defense and convert opportunities into goals.
But, providing that Congo DR can fight to a standstill and end the game in a draw, a penalty shootout could be its best chance to advance, as these events are notoriously swingy, and a single mistake (just ask Germany) could end your FIFA World Cup dream.
If you are feeling in a betting mood, you may want to try your luck at (+575) for DR Congo, but keep in mind that the odds are unlikely to provide us with another upset in Round of 32 after the dramatic comebacks by Paraguay and Morocco.
Pick: Congo DR to Win (+575)