England won Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Three Lions face the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Round of 16 on July 1, 2026, kicking off at 16:00 UTC from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
The injury situation England did not want
Harry Kane dealt with a minor calf cramp but has been cleared to play.
Tino Livramento has withdrawn from the squad entirely due to a calf injury, with Trevor Chalobah called up as his replacement. Reece James is dealing with a hamstring injury that puts his participation in serious doubt, not just for this match but potentially for the rest of the tournament.
A historic first meeting, and what DR Congo bring to it
