The group stage has been navigated relatively smoothly, but the knockout stages are set to throw up a whole new challenge.

England face a wait to discover who they could face in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup

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One path offers Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, the other leads to Portugal, Spain and France. Which is more appealing?

The group stage has been navigated relatively smoothly, but the knockout stages are set to throw up a whole new challenge.

Following England at the World Cup has already proved pricey and logistically challenging - not least as uncertainty over their knockout venues lingered until Saturday night.

Thomas Tuchel’s England side progressed to the knockout stage as Group L winners after a 2-0 victory over Panama – but are there more questions than answers for the Three Lions…

Thomas Tuchel's side will take on the African outfit on Wednesday in Atlanta after topping their group - their top spot confirmed after a nervy victory over Panama at the weekend.

Tuchel's England top Group L, grinding past Panama in a 2-0 win that secured first place and a simpler path in the knockout rounds on paper

England head into their clash with DR Congo as red-hot favourites, but Thomas Tuchel has warned fans things could become sticky in their first knockout tie at this World Cup

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