England’s bid to win a first World Cup in 60 years continues with Mexico next

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.

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

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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.

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.

World Cup 2026 Mexico face England in the round of 16 at a fortress Azteca, chasing a first World Cup quarter-final since 1986 against the Three Lions.

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…

Harry Kane scored twice as England came from behind to beat Congo 2-1 and book a World Cup Round of 16 clash with co-host Mexico.

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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Join our writers for the latest news and reaction on day 22 of the tournament after England set up a last-16 clash with Mexico

Thomas Tuchel’s England head to Mexico City’s Azteca for a World Cup last-16 showdown, confronting altitude, fierce home support and a daunting record.

World Cup 2026 co-hosts set to provide boisterous welcome for England ahead of Sunday night’s last-16 match

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