Tuchel urges England to maintain composure against DRC in World Cup tie
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
England prepares to face the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the last-32 match of the World Cup on Wednesday afternoon in Atlanta. Coach Thomas Tuchel emphasizes the need for patience as England looks to break down a defensive DRC side, noting that pressure to perform will be high. Despite being favorites to advance, Tuchel warns against complacency following a successful group stage. England made adjustments to their lineup, with Spence set to start at right-back in place of the injured Quansah.
- •Match scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in Atlanta.
- •Tuchel stresses the importance of patience against a low-block defense.
- •Spence replaces injured Quansah at right-back.
- •England has faced similar defensive challenges in previous matches.
- •Team is considered heavy favorites to win the match.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Tuchel refuses to dampen England World Cup expectations
- 11:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Don’t start to doubt’: Tuchel warns England to be patient against defensive DR Congo
"Coach accepts expectation that his side must win last-32 tie Spence set to start at right-back in place of injured Quansah Thomas Tuchel has warned that England will reach the glamorous part of the World Cup only if they remember not to panic when they face the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the last 32. Although the German knows his side are heavy favourites to go through in Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon, he is wary of the threat posed by the DRC. England will be under pressure to break down a low block for the third time in four games and Tuchel is keen not to let anyone think a successful group stage is cause for celebration. Continue reading...
"Thomas Tuchel said England should be expected to beat DR Congo in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday, but is wary of facing a side that he believes has already overachieved to reach the knockout stages.Tuchel said those exits and narrow wins for Brazil and Canada in the last 32 show what to expect against a DR Congo side that pushed Portugal and Colombia during the group stage.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 11:43 PMTuchel refuses to dampen England World Cup expectations
Thomas Tuchel said England should be expected to beat DR Congo in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday, but is wary of facing a side that he believes has already overachieved to reach the knockout stages.Tuchel said those exits and narrow wins for Brazil and Canada in the last 32 show what to expect against a DR Congo side that pushed Portugal and Colombia during the group stage.
- The Guardian SportJun 30, 2026, 11:30 PM‘Don’t start to doubt’: Tuchel warns England to be patient against defensive DR Congo
Coach accepts expectation that his side must win last-32 tie Spence set to start at right-back in place of injured Quansah Thomas Tuchel has warned that England will reach the glamorous part of the World Cup only if they remember not to panic when they face the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the last 32. Although the German knows his side are heavy favourites to go through in Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon, he is wary of the threat posed by the DRC. England will be under pressure to break down a low block for the third time in four games and Tuchel is keen not to let anyone think a successful group stage is cause for celebration. Continue reading...
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