England advances to knockout stage, set to face DR Congo on July 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:39 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
England has qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup after topping Group L with seven points. They achieved this by defeating Croatia and Panama, alongside a draw against Ghana. Their next match is scheduled for July 1 against DR Congo in Atlanta, a team ranked 46th in the world. This marks England's third major tournament advancement of the decade.
- •England finished group stage with seven points from three matches.
- •They will play DR Congo, who qualified after finishing third in Group K.
- •DR Congo conceded only three goals in group play.
- •If victorious, England may face Mexico in the last 16.
- •Future matches include potential matchups against Brazil, Japan, Ivory Coast, or Norway.
- 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
- 5:39 AMBBC Sport — Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
"BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.
"BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 5:39 AMKnockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 5:39 AMKnockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.
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