England v DR Congo: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

England, ranked 4th in the world by FIFA, face DR Congo, ranked 41st, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 32, with kick-off at 5pm BST. DR Congo impressed during the group stage, holding Portugal (ranked 5th) to a draw and giving Colombia (ranked 11th) a tough game. The match is managed on England's side by Thomas Tuchel, and the tournament has already been hailed as a success for DR Congo given the national unity it has inspired.