African side hope English-raised players could help bridge Fifa ranking and wealth disparities in last-32 clash

Thomas Tuchel's side secured top spot in Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday, but faced a wait to discover their last-32 opponents.

Analysis of Dr Congo's dramatic win over Uzbekistan, which put them through to face England in the next round

England faces DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on July 1 in Atlanta after Congo's historic 3-1 comeback win over Uzbekistan secured a knockout

DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan: The African side came from behind to progress to the round of 32

ATLANTA, June 27 : Democratic Republic of Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said preparations for their World Cup round of 32 clash against England would start immediately after…

England topped Group L with 7 points after beating Panama 2-0, setting up a World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo on July 1 in Atlanta.

England have topped Group L and booked a round-of-32 tie against DR Congo, and fans can now begin to look ahead and see who the Three Lions would face if they progress

England will face DR Congo in the Round of 32 after beating Panama 2-0 on Saturday night to ensure they would finish top of their World Cup group ahead of Croatia and Ghana

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 28 : For long spells on Saturday, England looked to be sleepwalking into second place in Group L.That was until Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane seized…

England face DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 in Atlanta, with Reece James and Tino Livramento both doubtful through injury.

World Cup 2026 DR Congo face England in Atlanta, chasing a first-ever World Cup knockout win in their first finals appearance since 1974 as Zaire.

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…

The World Cup knockout stages are underway and the path to glory looks fiendishly hard for Thomas Tuchel's men - how far do you think they can go?

Marcus Rashford could face off against one of his childhood friends when England meet DR Congo in the last-32 of the World Cup on Wednesday.

England face DR Congo in the first knockout round of the World Cup 2026. Which XI would you choose to face the African side?

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.

ATLANTA, June 29 : If the Democratic Republic of Congo are going to hold England at bay in their World Cup last-32 tie in Atlanta on Wednesday, Croydon-born defender Aaron…

DR Congo will play their first World Cup knockout game ever when they face England on Wednesday

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

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham produced the magic to carry England through to the World Cup knockout stages, but questions remain over the balance of Thomas Tuchel's squad.