DR Congo stun England early in World Cup last-32 clash

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Richard Buxton

1 July 2026

The first-half hydration break may have just arrived at the right time for the

Three Lions

to regroup. It's been total disarray out there and not just for the goal.

Frustrations growing for

England

on and off the pitch. Thomas Tuchel's side are really off the pace and supporters are now letting their team have it

We've already seen plenty of shocks in the Round of 32 with

Germany

and the

Netherlands

both bowing out at this stage. Could

become the third European nation to suffer an early knockout humiliation?

GOAL! ENGLAND 0-1 DR CONGO

The underdogs are ahead! Brian Cipenga makes history for

DR Congo

as England's defence are all at sea with

Jordan Pickford

well beaten at his near post.

KICK OFF

We're officially underway in the day's first game - who do you see going through?

Team news has just reached us from Atlanta Stadium and there's a big call by

boss Thomas Tuchel

–

Wednesday, 1 July 2026

First up,

and

will fight it out to meet co-hosts Mexico in the next round. Then it's a straight shootout as Belgium and Senegal prepare to earn the right to take on the winner from USA's clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stick with us as we take you through all the action as it happens..

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