England Vs DR Congo Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Three Lions Aim To Avoid Germany & Netherlands' Fate

FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score, England Vs Congo DR: England face the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday with a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 at stake. After surprise exits for Germany and the Netherlands, England will be determined to avoid becoming upset the third European powerhouse to be shown the door from the round of 32.

Chasing a first major title in 60 years, England coach Thomas Tuchel believes his side must embrace the expectations but remain alert.

“I feel it is a privilege to be in these situations. I think we can just accept it, we are the favourites (against DR Congo),” Tuchel told reporters on Tuesday.

He also pointed to the fine margins in the knockout stage, saying: “the games so far in round of 32 speak a very clear language. It’s narrow, narrow margins.”

England are expected to lean on Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, while Reece James is unavailable because of injury.

DR Congo‘s squad reflects its global diaspora, with 20 of the 26 players born abroad, most in France. Premier League forward Yoane Wissa, along with former England youth internationals Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe, are among them.

Coach Sebastien Desabre insisted the pressure rests with England.

“Our World Cup is already a success relative to our goals,” the Frenchman said on Tuesday. “The pressure is on the England team.”