England faces DR Congo in World Cup knockout match in Atlanta
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
England competes against DR Congo in the World Cup last 32 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 1, 2026. The match kicks off at 17:00 BST, with England seeking to advance to the round of 16 after topping Group L. England’s preparation is hindered by injuries to key players, including Reece James and Jarell Quansah, while Declan Rice is expected to return to the lineup. DR Congo qualified as the highest-ranked third-place team and will utilize a 5-3-2 formation, aiming for an upset against the English side, known for its talented roster. This match marks DR Congo's historic first knockout round appearance.
- •Match kicks off at 17:00 BST on July 1, 2026.
- •England topped Group L and is looking for a strong performance.
- •Reece James is ruled out; Declan Rice expected to start.
- •DR Congo's Yoane Wissa is a key offensive player.
- •This is DR Congo’s first knockout appearance as a nation.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch England v DR Congo, team news, predicted line-ups and more
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — England vs DR Congo – Match preview and team news
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — England vs DR Congo – Predicted lineup and team news
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — DR Congo XI vs England – Predicted lineup and team news
"England face DR Congo at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday evening in the World Cup last 32, aiming to reach the round of 16.The Three Lions finished top of Group L and arrive in Atlan...
"England begin the knockout stages of the World Cup with a match against DR Congo in Atlanta.The winner of the tie will go on to face either Mexico or Ecuador in Mexico City in the round of 16.Here’s...
"England begin their World Cup knockout campaign on Wednesday evening against DR Congo at Atlanta stadium, with a place in the round of 16 against Mexico on the line.Thomas Tuchel’s side topped Group...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 7:00 AMHow to watch England v DR Congo, team news, predicted line-ups and more
England begin the knockout stages of the World Cup with a match against DR Congo in Atlanta.The winner of the tie will go on to face either Mexico or Ecuador in Mexico City in the round of 16.Here’s...
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:40 AMEngland vs DR Congo – Match preview and team news
England begin their World Cup knockout campaign on Wednesday evening against DR Congo at Atlanta stadium, with a place in the round of 16 against Mexico on the line.Thomas Tuchel’s side topped Group...
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:40 AMEngland vs DR Congo – Predicted lineup and team news
England face DR Congo at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday evening in the World Cup last 32, aiming to reach the round of 16.The Three Lions finished top of Group L and arrive in Atlan...
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:40 AMDR Congo XI vs England – Predicted lineup and team news
DR Congo face England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday evening in a World Cup last 32 tie that represents the most significant match in the country’s football history.Sébastien Desa...
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