Who will England play next if they beat DR Congo – and when would it be?

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1 Jul 2026 • 10:16 PM MYT
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Who will England play next if they beat DR Congo – and when would it be?

  • England are set to face DR Congo in their first World Cup knockout-stage match, as they aim to end 60 years of hurt on the global stage.
  • The Three Lions topped Group L after an underwhelming draw against Ghana was sandwiched between victories over Croatia and Panama.
  • Should England defeat DR Congo, they are projected to face co-hosts Mexico in the last-16, who impressed with a 2-0 win against Ecuador on Tuesday. The game would take place in Mexico City at 1am BST on Monday morning.
  • Further progression could see England meet Brazil in the quarter-finals and then Lionel Messi's Argentina in the semi-finals, if all goes as predicted.
  • If England reach the final, they are expected to play against Spain or France, who may also need to overcome strong opponents like Portugal and the USA.

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