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England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts

Follow live as England look to reach the last 16 for the third straight World Cup

England face DR Congo in the World Cup last 16, while co-hosts USA aim for a historic knockout win. Get all the latest World Cup updates here.

England, Argentina and Belgium chase Round of 16 spots as Cape Verde eyes historic upset.

England, Argentina and Belgium chase round of 16 spots as World Cup underdogs eye historic upsets.

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England have made it to the final 16 stage after beating DR Congo

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The round of 32 clash with DR Congo proved to be far more problematic than hoped.

Harry Kane's late double secured England a 2-1 victory over DR Congo, propelling them into the World Cup last 16. Read more on England's journey.

ENGLAND 2-1 DR CONGO: Harry Kane scored twice late on as Thomas Tuchel's side booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup, and a date with Mexico

Harry Kane scored a late double as England came from behind to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a World Cup last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico.

England survive huge scare against DR Congo to win 2-1 and set up last 16 clash with cohosts Mexico.

England triumphed 2-1 over DR Congo, with Harry Kane netting two late goals after Brian Cipenga's early strike, securing a last-16 clash against co-hosts Mexico.

England will face Mexico in the round of 16

ATLANTA, USA: Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last…

England skipper’s goals in the space of 11 minutes helped them overcome the African side, and a meeting with co-hosts Mexico | Football News

England’s captain scored twice as the Three Lions beat DR Congo. Later, Belgium meet Senegal, and the US face Bosnia-Herzegovina. Follow all the action.

World Cup 2026 England beat DR Congo 2-1 as Harry Kane struck twice late to reach the last 16 and set up a knockout tie with hosts Mexico at the Azteca.