Congo DR

Argentina have scored 16 goals from 8 different players but needed extra time in two of three knockout matches. England have 13 goals from just three scorers — Bellingham and Kane account for 12 — but won their quarter-final with a 93rd-minute Bellingham strike. One team has depth. The other has destiny. The data reveals a semi-final shaped by mirror formations, contrasting vulnerabilities, and two very different paths to survival.

Colombia secures a deserved 1-0 victory over Congo DR, with Daniel Muñoz's decisive goal in the 76th minute. Their relentless pressure, evidenced by a dominant 9-1 advantage in shots on target, ultimately breaks Congo DR's resistance, rewarding Colombia's persistent attacking efforts.

Congo DR secures a convincing 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, overturning an early 10th-minute deficit from Eldor Shomurodov's goal. Yoane Wissa emerges as the hero, contributing significantly to Congo DR's dominance, reflected in their overwhelming 19-3 shot advantage. This decisive victory underscores Congo DR's ability to control the match and capitalize on their offensive opportunities.

England stages a late comeback to defeat Congo DR 2-1, overcoming an early setback from Brian Cipenga's 7th-minute goal. Harry Kane emerges as the hero, capitalizing on England's 7-2 shots on target advantage to secure the win. This victory underscores England's resilience and ability to dominate offensively despite trailing early.

France have scored 16 goals — and conceded just 4 — across seven matches, yet their first tournament defeat to Spain exposed a finishing vulnerability that England may look to exploit. England have won five of seven, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane sharing 12 goals between them, but conceded eight times — twice as many as France. Both teams score heavily from the second half onward. Both arrive wounded. Sportami identifies the patterns that will shape the World Cup's third-place playoff.