When are England playing next – and what is their route to the World Cup final?

• England secured top spot in Group L of the 2026 World Cup following a 2-0 victory against Panama in New Jersey.
• Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane sealed England's second win of the tournament.
• The team will now progress to the last-32 knockout stage, where they are set to face DR Congo for the first time on Wednesday, 1 July at 5pm (BST) in Atlanta.
• England's potential path to the final could involve facing Mexico or Ecuador in the last-16, followed by Brazil in the quarter-finals.
• The Three Lions may then potentially play Argentina in the semi-finals, and France in the final.

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Who will England play next at World Cup? Last-32 opponent and route to final revealed