ENGLAND’S route to the World Cup final has been revealed – and fans are daring to dream that football really could be coming home.
The Three Lions will face DR Congo in the last 32 after topping their group with a 2-0 win over Panama, with stars Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane were on target.
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Thomas Tuchel is hoping to end 60 years of hurt for England and bring football home Credit: PA
Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring the first goal against Panama Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Should Thomas Tuchel’s side get past the African nation, they will face either Mexico or Ecuador for a place in the quarter-finals.
A last-eight clash could then await against Brazil, Japan, Ivory Coast or Norway.
After that, a semi-final showdown with reigning champions Argentina or Colombia could stand in England’s way – France, Spain, Germany, Portugal and Holland all on the other side of the draw.
With several tournament heavyweights avoided until the latter stages, many fans believe this could be England’s best chance yet to end 60 years of hurt.
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England’s route to the World Cup final
ENGLAND have reached the World Cup knockout stages and face the DR Congo in the last-32
Here is a look at what their potential run to the final in New York on July 19 could look like.
LAST-32
England vs DR Congo – Atlanta Stadium, July 1 – 5pm BST
LAST-16
England vs Mexico – Mexico City Stadium, July 6 – 1am BST
QUARTER-FINAL
England vs Brazil, Japan, Ivory Coast or Norway – Miami Stadium, July 11 – 11pm BST
SEMI-FINAL
England vs likely Argentina or Colombia – Atlanta Stadium, July 15 – 8pm BST
FINAL
England vs likely Germany, France, Spain, Portugal or Holland – New York New Jersey Stadium – July 19, 8pm BST
