Live: England vs DR Congo, FIFA World Cup Round of 32 live updates

The final whistle has blown. England win this contest 2-1 against DR Congo.

The second half is over. The scoreline stands at England 2, DR Congo 1.

Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) struck a right-footed direct free kick from beyond the box, but the effort sailed clean over the crossbar.

Jude Bellingham (England) commits a foul, surrendering possession via a free kick.

Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) earns a free kick for his team in the opposition half.

Axel Tuanzebe (DR Congo) is penalised for committing a foul.

Harry Kane (England) picks up a free kick for his side in the attacking half.

Marc Guéhi (England) secures a free kick for his team in their own defensive half.

Fiston Mayele (DR Congo) gives away a foul.

England make a change: John Stones steps onto the pitch, replacing Declan Rice.

Anthony Gordon (England) gives away a foul.

Théo Bongonda (DR Congo) earns a free kick out on the right flank.

The fourth official has signalled that six minutes of stoppage time will be played at the end of this half.

Harry Kane (England) unleashed a right-footed effort from outside the penalty area, but the ball flew high and wide to the right of the goal. Elliot Anderson had set up the opportunity for him.

DR Congo bring on Fiston Mayele, who takes the place of Samuel Moutoussamy.

DR Congo make another change: Joris Kayembe comes on to the pitch in place of Arthur Masuaku.

England 2, Congo DR 1. Harry Kane drilled a right-footed effort from the right flank of the penalty area into the top right corner of the net. The move was set up by Anthony Gordon.

Jude Bellingham shaped a left-footed attempt from a tight angle on the left, only for Congo DR goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi to get down to the bottom left corner and keep it out. Elliot Anderson had threaded the through ball to create the opening.

Meschack Elia had a go at goal from long range on the left with his right foot, but England custodian Jordan Pickford reacted sharply to his bottom left to keep the effort out.

Anthony Gordon met Elliot Anderson's cross with a header from the heart of the penalty area, but the ball strayed just wide to the right of the goal.

Ezri Konsa earned England a free kick in the opposition half of the pitch.

A foul by Meschack Elia of Congo DR handed England the free kick.

Elliot Anderson picked up a pass from Harry Kane and let fly with a right-footed shot from outside the area, but the ball climbed just a fraction too high and cleared the crossbar.

Congo DR make a further change, bringing Edo Kayembe onto the pitch to take over from Ngal'ayel Mukau.

Congo DR ring the changes again: Théo Bongonda steps onto the pitch in place of Brian Cipenga.

England are back on level terms! Harry Kane meets a delivery from Anthony Gordon with a powerful header from the middle of the penalty area, directing the ball into the bottom left corner to make it England 1, Congo DR 1.

Eberechi Eze draws a foul and earns England a free kick out on the right wing.

Brian Cipenga of Congo DR is penalized by the referee for a foul.

England are awarded a corner kick after Aaron Wan-Bissaka concedes one.

England make a change: Eberechi Eze is brought on to replace Djed Spence.

The stoppage has concluded and both sets of players are ready to resume the contest.

Play has been temporarily suspended to allow the players a scheduled drinks break.

Ezri Konsa of England is called up for a foul by the match official.

Yoane Wissa wins a free kick for Congo DR in the opposition's defensive half.

Meschack Elia of Congo DR is judged to have committed a foul.

Nico O'Reilly picks up a free kick for England in the defensive third of the pitch.

Congo DR make a tactical switch: Meschack Elia is introduced to the game as a replacement for Nathanaël Mbuku.

Congo DR win a corner kick, which Elliot Anderson was responsible for conceding.

Nathanaël Mbuku sends a left-footed effort goalward from outside the area, but it is denied — the attempt, set up by Brian Cipenga, is blocked before it can reach the net.

Nico O'Reilly gives away possession from which Congo DR earn another corner kick.

Brian Cipenga unleashes a right-footed drive from outside the penalty area, but the effort is blocked. The move was crafted by Noah Sadiki.

England bring on Anthony Gordon to take over from Marcus Rashford as the hour mark approaches.

England also swap in Bukayo Saka, who takes the place of Noni Madueke at the hour mark.

A DR Congo attack in the 54th minute was brought to a halt by an offside flag. Ngal'ayel Mukau was judged to have strayed into an offside position.

Marcus Rashford directed a header towards goal from the middle of the box in the 53rd minute, but the ball sailed high and drifted wide to the left. Noni Madueke had set up the opportunity with a cross into the area.

Marcus Rashford unleashed a left-footed effort from the left side of the box in the 50th minute, coming agonisingly close but slipping just past the left post. Jude Bellingham had played him through following a swift counter-attack.

England were given a corner kick in the 49th minute, awarded after Arthur Masuaku put the ball behind.

England earned yet another corner kick in the 48th minute, this one given away by Ngal'ayel Mukau.

England's Harry Kane has earned a free kick for his side, with the set piece awarded in their own defensive half.

DR Congo's Samuel Moutoussamy was penalised for a foul, which is what handed England the free kick opportunity.

The second period of this Round of 32 fixture is now underway. The scoreline at the restart reads England 0, DR Congo 1.

The first half has concluded. The scoreboard at the break reads England 0, Congo DR 1.

Harry Kane (England) unleashed a right-footed effort from the right edge of the six-yard area, but Lionel Mpasi (Congo DR) dived to his bottom right to push it away. The chance was crafted by Declan Rice, who sent in a cross to set it up.

England are awarded a corner kick, given away by Nathanaël Mbuku.

Elliot Anderson (England) is brought down in his own half, earning England a free kick in the defensive zone.

Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo DR) is penalised after committing a foul.

The offside flag is raised against Congo DR, with Brian Cipenga adjudged to have been in an illegal position.

Ngal'ayel Mukau (Congo DR) is penalised for a foul against the opposition.

Djed Spence (England) wins a free kick for his side after being fouled in England's defensive half.

Lionel Mpasi pulled off a fine save for DR Congo, diving to his bottom-left corner to deny a header from Jude Bellingham, who had connected from the middle of the penalty area. The chance was created by Noni Madueke, who whipped in the cross.

The fourth official has held up the board indicating six additional minutes of play at the end of the first half.

Yoane Wissa came agonizingly close to extending DR Congo's lead, sending a right-footed attempt from point-blank range crashing off the right post.

Ngal'ayel Mukau of DR Congo is penalised for a foul, handing England a set-piece opportunity.

Jude Bellingham is brought down inside DR Congo's half, winning England a free kick in that area.

The assistant referee raises his flag as Aaron Wan-Bissaka of DR Congo is judged to be in an offside position.

Nico O'Reilly of England sends the ball over his own goal line, giving DR Congo a corner kick.

Noni Madueke of England drives a left-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty box, but a DR Congo defender steps across to block it. The move was set up by Jude Bellingham.

Ngal'ayel Mukau of DR Congo gives away another foul, conceding possession to England once more.

Marcus Rashford draws a foul while advancing down the left flank, earning England a free kick in that channel.

Ngal'ayel Mukau of DR Congo wins a free kick for his side after being fouled in the defensive third of the pitch.

Nico O'Reilly of England is called up for a foul, surrendering a free kick to the Congolese side.

Noni Madueke of England tries his luck from beyond the penalty area with his left foot, but a DR Congo defender manages to get a block on the shot.

Marcus Rashford receives from Nico O'Reilly and fires a right-footed attempt from the heart of the penalty area, only to be denied by a DR Congo block.

Nico O'Reilly of England blazes wide to the left from point-blank range after being played in by Noni Madueke, wasting a golden opportunity.

Harry Kane of England gets a right-footed effort away from the middle of the penalty area, but a DR Congo defender throws himself in the way to block the attempt.

Nico O'Reilly of England is penalised for a foul, gifting DR Congo a set-piece chance.

Nathanaël Mbuku of DR Congo is fouled in his own defensive half, earning his side a free kick.

Brian Cipenga of DR Congo unleashes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the ball sails high and wide to the right of the target. Arthur Masuaku provided the assist.

Declan Rice delivered a cross from the right flank and Jude Bellingham met it with a powerful header from the middle of the penalty area. Congo DR goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, however, produced a brilliant stop, turning the ball away at the top centre of his goal.

Congo DR's Noah Sadiki has been booked by the referee after committing a reckless challenge, receiving a yellow card for his troubles.

Noah Sadiki of Congo DR has been whistled for a foul by the match official.

England's Djed Spence has been awarded a free kick out on the right wing after being brought down by the opposition.

The stoppage has come to an end and both sides are set to get back underway on the pitch.

The game has been temporarily paused to allow players on the field to take a drinks break.

England's Marcus Rashford has been penalised for a foul, handing Congo DR a set-piece chance.

Congo DR's Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been fouled in his own defensive half, winning his side a free kick.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been cautioned after the referee judged his challenge to be a reckless one, picking up a yellow card.

Jude Bellingham has been called up for a foul, surrendering possession back to Congo DR.

Congo DR's Nathanaël Mbuku has won a free kick after being brought down in the attacking half of the pitch.

England's Noni Madueke has been penalised by the referee for a foul, giving Congo DR a free kick.

Congo DR's Brian Cipenga has been awarded a free kick after a foul was committed against him in his own defensive half of the field.

Samuel Moutoussamy of Congo DR sent the ball behind his own goal line, conceding a corner kick to England.

Brian Cipenga of DR Congo commits an infringement, giving away a free kick.

England's Noni Madueke earns a free kick within his team's defensive area.

Nathanaël Mbuku of DR Congo is fouled, earning a free kick in his own defensive half.

Nico O'Reilly of England commits a foul, conceding a free kick to the opponents.

The brief stoppage in play has concluded, and both teams are ready to get back to action.

The referee has stopped the match due to an injury concern for DR Congo's Lionel Mpasi.

Goal! England 0, DR Congo 1. Brian Cipenga scores with a precise right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, sending it straight into the bottom-left corner. The assist was provided by Chancel Mbemba.

Marcus Rashford of England is penalized for a foul, giving the opposition a free kick.

Ngal'ayel Mukau of DR Congo successfully draws a foul and wins a free kick in his defensive half.

Offside against DR Congo. Yoane Wissa is flagged by the linesman for making his run too early.

The referee blows the whistle and the first half of the match has officially commenced.

Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford are earning their 15th caps at a World Cup, representing the joint-highest tally for any outfield players in England men's senior international history.

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The starting lineups have been revealed, and the players have taken to the pitch for their pre-match warm-ups. England: Jordan Pickford (GK); Eric Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Nico O’Reilly; Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice; Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford; Harry Kane. Democratic Republic of Congo: Lionel Mpasi (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba (c), Arthur Masuaku; Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Nathanaël Mbuku; Yoane Wissa, Cédric Bakambu, Brian Cipenga.