England begins the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday when it takes on DR Congo in the Round of 32 at Atlanta Stadium.

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• Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• Channel: FOX
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The Three Lions finished atop Group L to earn the favorable draw, but with a place in the Round of 16 on the line, there is little margin for error as the tournament shifts to single-elimination play.

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While England enters as the clear favorite, manager Thomas Tuchel has repeatedly stressed that his team cannot overlook a disciplined DR Congo side. England topped its group but was not always convincing, and Tuchel has emphasized the importance of staying patient against a compact defense that will look to frustrate his attack. England is expected to control possession, but breaking down DR Congo’s organized back line could prove more difficult than many expect.

DR Congo has already been one of the tournament’s biggest surprises. The Leopards earned a draw against Portugal, suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Colombia, and then defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach the knockout stage as one of the top third-place finishers. Head coach Sébastien Desabre has embraced the underdog role, saying the pressure is entirely on England while his squad has “nothing to lose” as it looks to continue its historic World Cup run.

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