- England are set to begin their World Cup knockout stage campaign in the round of 32 against DR Congo, aiming to end a 60-year wait for global glory.
- The Three Lions topped Group L after an underwhelming draw against Ghana, alongside victories over Croatia and Panama, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham contributing five of the team's six goals.
- Manager Tuchel faces a significant injury crisis, particularly at right-back, with Reece James and Jarell Quansah confirmed absentees, and Tino Livramento already out of the tournament.
- The match is scheduled for 5pm BST on Wednesday, 1 July, at the Atlanta Stadium and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
- Should England defeat DR Congo, who qualified by finishing third in Group K, they will face co-hosts Mexico in the quarter-finals at the Estadio Azteca, after Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0.
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