- England are set to play DR Congo in the round of 32 at the World Cup 2026, after England topped Group L and DR Congo secured third place in Group K.
- The crucial knockout match will take place on Wednesday, 1 July, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm BST (12pm ET) at the Atlanta Stadium.
- For viewers in the UK, the game will be broadcast live on BBC One and will also be available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
- Djed Spence and Marcus Rashford have been chosen by Thomas Tuchel to start for England in their World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo in Atlanta; England XI: Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Madueke, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane. DR Congo XI: Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Masuaku; Mukau, Moutoussamy, Sadiki; Mbuku; Wissa; Cipenga
- The victorious team from this fixture will progress to face Mexico, who previously defeated Ecuador 2-0, in the next round on Monday, 6 July, in Mexico City.
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