England tops Group L, set to face DR Congo in Atlanta World Cup round of 32

England secured top spot in Group L with a 2‑0 win over Panama in New Jersey, thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. The Three Lions will now face DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32, scheduled for Atlanta on Wednesday, July 1 at 5pm BST. DR Congo advanced as a third‑placed team after a 3‑1 comeback win over Uzbekistan in Group K, finishing behind Portugal and Colombia.

For Nigerian fans, this match means an African side is still alive in the knockout stage, offering a team to support regardless of England’s fate. Should England win, they could meet Mexico or Ecuador in the round of 16, and potentially Brazil, Japan, Ivory Coast or Norway in the quarter‑finals.

The game will be broadcast live on major sports channels and streamed online, giving fans across Nigeria a chance to watch the action in real time.

Will you tune in to watch the England‑DR Congo clash, and if England advances, which potential quarter‑final opponent would you prefer to see them face?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/28/world-cup-2026-england-gets-easy-round-of-32-opponent/