Final score: England 2 — 1 Congo, D.R.
Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Stage: Round of 32
England edged Congo, D.R. 2–1 to reach the Round of 16; Congo, D.R. are eliminated.
England advance to the Round of 16. Congo, D.R.'s tournament is over — the knockouts are win-or-go-home, with no second leg to put it right.
England move on. Track their run and test yourself against the bracket:
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