ENGLAND have finished top of Group L after beating Panama 2-0 in their final group stage clash.
The Three Lions are unbeaten at the so far – kicking off the tournament with an eye-catching 4-2 win over before a drab 0-0 draw with .
England topped Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama Credit: Getty
The knockout stages of the World Cup are upon us Credit: Getty
‘s men now have their eyes on the knockouts as they look to end 60 years of hurt for the nation.
brings you all the details on ‘s last-32 clash at the World Cup.
When do England play next at World Cup 2026 and who do they face in last-32?
England will take on DR Congo in the last-32 of the World Cup on Wednesday, July 1.
The African nation finished as one of the eight best third-place sides to progress to the knockouts of the global showpiece for the first time.
England’s clash with DR Congo will take place in Atlanta with kick-off scheduled for 5pm BST.
Key dates for knockout stages
Should England advance from the last-32, they will play their last-16 game on Sunday, July 5, in Mexico City.
The match in the UK will actually begin in the early hours of Monday morning, with kick-off scheduled for 1am.
England’s opponents in the last-16 (should they beat DR Congo) could be Mexico on their turf, if they get past Ecuador.
- Round of 32: June 28 to July 3
- Round of 16: July 4-7
- Quarter-finals: July 9-11
- Semi-finals: July 14-15
- Third-place play-off: July 18
- Final: July 19
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