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England faces DR Congo in World Cup 2026 last 32 clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

England faces DR Congo in World Cup 2026 last 32 clash
Summary

England is currently facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last 32 of the World Cup 2026, with the match having kicked off at 12 PM local time/1 PM EDT. The DR Congo has made history this tournament, achieving its first World Cup finals goal and first point. As England progresses from Group L, the outcome remains highly anticipated. Updates on the match are ongoing.

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Key Details
  • •Match kicked off at 12 PM local time on July 1.
  • •DR Congo scored its first World Cup finals goal and point this tournament.
  • •England navigated through Group L with a mixed performance.
  • •The knockout stage is crucial for both teams' World Cup aspirations.
Latest Updates
  • 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — England booed at World Cup after falling behind to DR Congo in last 32
  • 2:15 PMThe Guardian Sport — England v DR Congo: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
What they're saying
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⚽️ Kick-off time: 12pm local/1pm EDT/5pm BST/1am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Scott Here’s how the Democratic Republic of the Congo plotted their way through Group K. A first-ever World Cup finals goal, a first-ever World Cup finals point, and then on from there. A reminder of how England made their way through Group L. They weren’t the best of times, neither were they the worst of times. Continue reading...

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England fell behind to DR Congo in Atlanta after Brian Cipenga’s strike, with Three Lions supporters audibly upset with the sluggish start to the last 32 tie

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