England‘s bid to end 60 years of hurt on the global stage ramps up as they face DR Congo in their first World Cup knockout-stage clash.
The Three Lions topped Group L to set up the round of 32 meeting on Wednesday, sandwiching an underwhelming draw against Ghana between wins against Croatia and Panama.
England know who they will be facing should they defeat the African nation, with co-hosts Mexico awaiting them in the high-altitude cauldron of the Estadio Azteca for a blockbuster last-16 tie.
If they overcome that serious test of resolve, Brazil would likely be their quarter-final opponent going off Fifa rankings, though the Selecao must put a stop to Erling Haaland‘s free-scoring Norway to progress to the last-eight.
England would then stare down the barrel of Argentina, following a flawless group-stage campaign inspired by Lionel Messi, in the semi-finals, before sharing the final top-ranked Spain from the other side of the draw.
17 June: England 4-2 Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Arlington
23 June: England 0-0 Ghana | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
27 June: England 2-0 Panama | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
1 July: England v DR Congo | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
5 July: England vs Mexico | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
11 July: England vs Brazil | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
15 July: England vs Argentina | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
19 July: England vs Spain | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
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