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 continues its bid to end 60 years of hurt after securing a 2-1 victory against DR Congo in their opening knockout-stage fixture.The Three Lions are now set to face co-hosts Mexico in the last-16 at the Estadio Azteca.The game will take place in Mexico City at 1am BST on Monday morning.Should they progress, England could potentially encounter Brazil in the quarter-finals – though the Selecao must put a stop to Erling Haaland’s free-scoring Norway to progress to the last-eight – and Argentina in the semi-finals. The tournament's final could see England compete against top-ranked Spain, assuming both teams advance through their respective knockout matches. In fullWhat is England’s route to the World Cup final if they beat DR Congo?More bulletinsThank 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 kick-off their World Cup knockout campaign by facing DR Congo in Atlanta, as Thomas Tuchel's side bid to reach the round of 16, where they'd face Mexico/Ecuador

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

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It's going to get a lot tougher for Thomas Tuchel's side if they can see off DR Congo

England’s bid to win a first World Cup in 60 years ramps up against DR Congo in their first knockout clash

A tie against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium awaits the winner between England and DR Congo with the Three Lions looking to ease past their opponents while heeding the warnings from…

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

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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

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.

England supporters are looking forward to the 'cauldron' of Mexico City after Harry Kane's two goals fuelled a dramatic comeback against DR Congo to book their place in the next…

The Three Lions rallied after an early DR Congo strike in Atlanta, with Harry Kane’s double setting up a daunting last 16 tie with Mexico in Mexico City

For the first time in this edition, England will cross the border from the United States into Mexico to take on an in-form team in front of its home supporters. | Football News

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