The England team will compete against DR Congo in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. Under the management of Thomas Tuchel, the squad faces an important challenge in their first knockout match.
The Three Lions secured their position by defeating Panama and finished second in Group L. They are now set to take on DR Congo, who claimed third place in Group K after a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan.
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Although Tuchel’s squad started the tournament with an impressive 4-2 triumph over Croatia, performances against Ghana and Panama left much to be desired. They will need a commanding display in their first knockout match to regain momentum.
However, DR Congo will present a formidable challenge, having shown resilience in their draw against Portugal and their win over Uzbekistan.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the match.
When is England vs DR Congo?
The match between England and DR Congo is scheduled to kick off at 5 PM BST (12 PM ET) on Wednesday, July 1, at Atlanta Stadium.
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How can I watch it?
Fans in the UK can catch the action live on BBC One, with streaming available on BBC iPlayer.
Who will the winner face?
The victor of this match will go on to meet Mexico, who secured a 2-0 win over Ecuador. This subsequent match is set for Monday, July 6 (Sunday, July 5 local time) in Mexico City.
Line-ups
England XI: Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Madueke, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane.
DR Congo XI: Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Masuaku; Moutoussamy, Sadiki; Mbuku, Mukau, Cipenga; Wissa.