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In the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, England will face DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. In the FIFA Men's World Ranking, the two teams are separated by a significant gap, with England firmly among the world’s elite in 4th place, while the African side sits 46th. The national teams have never met in the final stages of a World Cup.

England collected seven points in the group stage to top their group and advance to the knockout round. They opened the tournament with an entertaining 4-2 win over Croatia, followed by a goalless draw with Ghana. In their final group match, England secured a solid 2-0 victory over Panama. Across three matches, they scored six goals and conceded two, showing a well-balanced performance on both ends of the pitch.

Watch the England vs. DR Congo match on July 1, 2026, live on MEGOGO.

DR Congo finished the group stage with four points, advancing from a highly competitive group. They began with a 1-1 draw against Portugal, followed by a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia. In the decisive final match, DR Congo secured qualification with a convincing 3-1 win over Uzbekistan. Over three group-stage matches, the African side scored four goals and conceded three.

Watch the live broadcast of the England vs. DR Congo match on July 1, 2026, online on MEGOGO.