⚽️ Exciting times for footie fans! England is gearing up to face DR Congo in the knockout stages of the World Cup. After a solid performance in the group stages, Thomas Tuchel’s squad is ready to charge ahead. England showcased their prowess with a 4-goal victory over Croatia, but faced some hurdles with a goalless draw against Ghana. Luckily, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham’s second-half strikes against Panama secured England’s top spot in Group L.
Now, it’s DR Congo’s turn to challenge the Three Lions. This match marks their first-ever international meeting. DR Congo finished third in Group K, with impressive performances including a draw with Portugal and a victory over Uzbekistan. With a potential face-off against Mexico in the next round, both teams have everything to play for!
🕔 Match kicks off at 5pm BST on Wednesday, July 1st at the Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz) Stadium, so set your reminders! Watch it live on BBC One with coverage starting at 4pm, or catch the action via BBC iPlayer.
Both squads are bringing their best players to the pitch. England’s line-up includes stars like Jordan Pickford, Reece James, Declan Rice, and of course, Harry Kane, while DR Congo’s squad boasts talents like Matthieu Epolo, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Theo Bongonda, and Cedric Bakambu.
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