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 World Cup so far – kicking off the tournament with an eye-catching 4-2 win over Croatia before a drab 0-0 draw with Ghana.
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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
Thomas Tuchel‘s men now have their eyes on the knockouts as they look to end 60 years of hurt for the nation.
JattvibeSport brings you all the details on England‘s last-32 clash at the World Cup.
World Cup 2026 – all the info
LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!
This year’s World Cup is like no other as a record-breaking 48 nations compete to lift football’s biggest prize.
England manager Thomas Tuchel is hoping to finally bring football home after a 60-year drought.
But footballing legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have other plans in what will likely be their final World Cup appearance.
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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.
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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 Jattvibeday, 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
