Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland are set to begin their World Cup knockout stage campaign in the round of 32 against DR Congo, aiming to end a 60-year wait for global glory. The Three Lions topped Group L after an underwhelming draw against Ghana, alongside victories over Croatia and Panama, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham contributing five of the team's six goals. Manager Tuchel faces a significant injury crisis, particularly at right-back, with Reece James and Jarell Quansah confirmed absentees, and Tino Livramento already out of the tournament. The match is scheduled for 5pm BST on Wednesday, 1 July, at the Atlanta Stadium and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.Should England defeat DR Congo, who qualified by finishing third in Group K, they will face co-hosts Mexico in the quarter-finals at the Estadio Azteca, after Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0. In fullEngland vs DR Congo LIVE: Thomas Tuchel faces faces injury crisis ahead of World Cup last-32 clashThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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

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