England's opponents for the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup have been confirmed as DR Congo, following the conclusion of the group stages. The Three Lions, managed by Thomas Tuchel, secured top spot in Group L with seven points from wins over Croatia and Panama and a draw with Ghana.
England's Group Stage Performance
A 2-0 victory against Panama in their final group game guaranteed England's place at the top of the group. Initially, Senegal appeared to be the likely opponent, but overnight results changed that, setting up a clash with DR Congo.
Match Details
The round of 32 match will take place on Tuesday, July 1, in Atlanta, with a 5pm kick-off UK time. Should England advance, they would face the winners of Mexico vs Ecuador in the last 16, with a potential quarter-final against Brazil, Ivory Coast, Japan, or Norway.
Full Round of 32 Draw
- South Africa vs Canada
- Germany vs Paraguay
- Netherlands vs Morocco
- Brazil vs Japan
- France vs Sweden
- Ivory Coast vs Norway
- Mexico vs Ecuador
- England vs DR Congo
- USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Belgium vs Senegal
- Portugal vs Croatia
- Spain vs Austria
- Switzerland vs Algeria
- Argentina vs Cape Verde
- Colombia vs Ghana
- Australia vs Egypt
Other Notable Ties
Defending champions Argentina face Cape Verde, while co-hosts USA take on Bosnia & Herzegovina. Other standout matches include Brazil vs Japan, France vs Sweden, and Netherlands vs Morocco.
