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England vs DR Congo: World Cup Round of 32: Kane, match prediction, lineups

Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2026, 6:57 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Title contenders England, led by Harry Kane, face Yoane Wissa’s DR Congo, as the teams fight for a place in the last-16.
  • England continue their bid for the 2026 World Cup title, facing first-timers, the Democratic Republic of Congo, in Wednesday’s round of 32 meeting.
  • After coming out of their group with an unbeaten record, the Three Lions will look to roar into the next phase.

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Title contenders England, led by Harry Kane, face Yoane Wissa’s DR Congo, as the teams fight for a place in the last-16.

xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Can Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham carry their goal-scoring form into the knockouts? [Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images]By Manasi Pathak Published On 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026Five wins to go. How can your team reach the final and win World Cup 2026? Click here to find out.

Who: England vs DR Congo What: FIFA World Cup 2026 – round of 32 Where: Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US When: Wednesday, July 1, at noon (16:00 GMT) How to follow: We will have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 13:00 GMT before our live text commentary stream.

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