The Three Lions are going through a real drama in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Caught off guard by a DR Congo goal just 7 minutes into the match, England went into halftime trailing 1-0 and now sees the specter of a shocking elimination knocking at the door.
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To make matters worse for Thomas Tuchel’s side, the match stats offer no optimism at all.
The unfavorable scenario has triggered two heavy historical stats, which curiously both point back to the year of England’s only world title:
England have not managed to win a World Cup match after falling behind since the historic 1966 final against Germany.
Toothless Attack
On top of that, England did not attempt a single shot on goal during the first 30 minutes against the Congolese side.
The last time England went through the opening half-hour of a World Cup match without a shot? Also in the 1966 final.
After a flat first-half display, England will need to defy their own recent history in the second half if they want to avoid embarrassment and stay alive in the tournament.
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