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

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

England boss Thomas Tuchel has already seen Tino Livramento withdraw from the tournament, while Reece James and now Jarrel Quansah are nursing injuries

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?

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.

England begin the knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday knowing there is little room for error as they face a confident DR Congo side...

England will face DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 stage and Thomas Tuchel has been sent a warning about the fixture

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

Thomas Tuchel has several selection dilemmas to contend with in Atlanta.

England will look to navigate the first knockout round when they face DR Congo on Wednesday

Preparations for the round of 32 clash with DR Congo are less than ideal for the Three Lions.

Thomas Tuchel faces a selection crisis with England's right-back curse striking again ahead of the World Cup knockout stages. But would Bellingham bail England out again? We…

England faces a historic challenge against DR Congo in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage, promising a tightly contested match.

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England begin the knockout phase of the World Cup by facing DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday, and Thomas Tuchel has a number of selection headaches, most prominently in defence

England will be without Reece James and Jarell Quansah when they face DR Congo in the knockout clash - but both men could be back for the World Cup last-16 tie if the Three Lions…

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

England are in World Cup round of 32 action on Wednesday when they face DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium, but Thomas Tuchel is facing multiple issues on the fitness front

ATLANTA, June 30 : England go into their last-32 tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo as overwhelming favourites, but in a World Cup which has seen upsets and late…