England prepares to face DR Congo after beating Panama in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
England secured first place in Group L with a 2-0 victory over Panama and will face DR Congo in the round of 32 on July 1 in Atlanta. Jude Bellingham scored and assisted Harry Kane, who set a new England record with his 11th World Cup goal. DR Congo earned their first-ever World Cup win, recovering from an early deficit against Uzbekistan, boosting their prospects in the knockout stage. Despite their victory, England showed defensive vulnerabilities that might be exposed by DR Congo's attacking players.
- •England finishes Group L as winners after downing Panama 2-0.
- •Harry Kane's goal breaks Gary Lineker's record for England World Cup goals.
- •DR Congo earns their first World Cup victory, defeating Uzbekistan.
- •England faces DR Congo on July 1 at 17:00 BST in Atlanta.
- •Defensive issues emerged for England despite their victory over Panama.
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"Ollie Whitmore, Chief football news reporterEngland will face DR Congo in the round of 32 in Atlanta after beating Panama to finish as Group L winners, while the African side earned a first ever win a...
"After the longest group stage in history, we finally know the full slate of FIFA World Cup fixtures for the round of 32. England’s reward for topping Group L is a trip to Atlanta to face DR Congo, ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 6:00 AMWorld Cup Round of 32 in full as England discover opponents
After the longest group stage in history, we finally know the full slate of FIFA World Cup fixtures for the round of 32. England’s reward for topping Group L is a trip to Atlanta to face DR Congo, ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 2:20 AMEngland learn World Cup round of 32 opponents after record-breaking night
Ollie Whitmore, Chief football news reporterEngland will face DR Congo in the round of 32 in Atlanta after beating Panama to finish as Group L winners, while the African side earned a first ever win a...
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