England prepares to face DR Congo in World Cup round of 32
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 10:46 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
England will play DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday at 17:00 BST. DR Congo finished third in their group after beating Uzbekistan, drawing with Portugal, and losing to Colombia. They have employed a 5-3-2 formation throughout the tournament, focusing on counter-attacking strategies while maintaining a strong defensive shape. England, under head coach Thomas Tuchel, aims to exploit DR Congo's high press and potential weaknesses in their defensive setup.
- •Game scheduled for Wednesday at 17:00 BST.
- •DR Congo finished third in their group.
- •They utilize a 5-3-2 formation, emphasizing counter-attacks.
- •England aims to exploit DR Congo’s defensive vulnerabilities.
- •Match broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer.
- 10:46 AMYahoo Sports — Scouting DR Congo - where England can win the game
"England play DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday. BBC Sport looks at what dangers the African side possess.
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