England vs DR Congo live: Three Lions face World Cup underdogs for place in last 16
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 01/07/2026 - 16:54Modified: 01/07/2026 - 17:14
- England go into their last-32 clash with the Democratic Republic of Congo as overwhelming favourites to progress in their quest for a first World Cup title since 1966.
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Issued on: 01/07/2026 - 16:54Modified: 01/07/2026 - 17:14
By: Mehdi BOUZOUINA Can DR Congo pull off another World Cup upset in their first-ever knockout match? © France Médias Monde Graphic Studio Thomas Tuchel’s England take on underdogs DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday, wary of another World Cup upset after premature exits for European heavyweights Germany and the Netherlands. The Congolese play in their first World Cup knockout match after qualifying from the group stage as the top-ranking third-placed team. Follow our live, minute-by-minute commentary.
England go into their last-32 clash with the Democratic Republic of Congo as overwhelming favourites to progress in their quest for a first World Cup title since 1966.