England Vs DR Congo, FIFA World Cup 2026: See Best Photos From Round Of 32 Clash At Atlanta Stadium
England Vs DR Congo, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Gallery: England emerged victorious in Group L and will now face DR Congo in the Round of 32. The Three Lions commenced their campaign with a 4-2 win against Croatia, followed by a goalless draw with Ghana that raised some concerns, and concluded with a 2-0 triumph over Panama, thereby securing the top position in the group. Harry Kane is at the forefront of the team with three goals during the group stage, while Jude Bellingham has contributed two additional goals as England aims for a successful run, having previously experienced setbacks in recent tournaments, including a quarterfinal elimination by France in 2022 and a semifinal defeat to Croatia in 2018.
England's Harry Kane (9) is shown on the big screen during teams presentation before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta. Colin Hubbard/AP Photo
England's Nico O'Reilly (3) arrives for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, AP/Colin Hubbard
A fan of England waits for the start of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP/Erik S.Lesser
England's Harry Kane (9) arrives for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP/Colin Hubbard
England players walk on the pitch before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP/Jacob Kupferman
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford arrives to the stadium prior to the World Cup round of 32 soccer match AP/Erik S.Lesser
Gongo's fans listen the national anthem ahead the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Butch Dill
Fans of England cheer prior the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Congo's Brian Cipenga (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta. AP Photo/Butch Dill
Congo's Brian Cipenga (9) celebrates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta (AP Photo/Butch Dill
England soccer supporters react during the screening of the World Cup soccer match between England and DR Congo at the Multi Story in Peckham AP Photo/Betty Laura Zapata
England players react after Congo's Brian Cipenga (9) opening goal of his team during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford lies on the field as Congo's Brian Cipenga scores his side's first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Atlanta Erik S. Lesser
England's Harry Kane gestures during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Congo in Atlanta Mike Stewart
England's Harry Kane (9) reacts to referee Adham Mohammad Tumah Makhadmeh's decision not to award a penalty during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi makes a save over England's Jude Bellingham during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Atlanta AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi shouts during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match against England in Atlanta AP Photo/Mike Stewart
England head coach Thomas Tuchel leaves the field at half time of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
England's Harry Kane (9) reacts after a penalty no call during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta Colin Hubbard
England's Declan Rice (4) leaves the pitch after the end of the first half during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) saves during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, AP Photo/Colin Hubbard
England soccer supporters react during the screening of the World Cup soccer match between England and DR Congo at the Multi Story in Peckham AP Photo/Betty Laura Zapata