2026 World Cup: England vs DR Congo, probable line-ups

01.07.26 FT World Cup

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In the round of 32 of this 2026 World Cup, England take on DR Congo this Wednesday at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Three Lions come in as favorites against the Leopards. DR Congo qualified as one of the best third-placed teams and are playing in the first knockout match in their history. Injuries rule out Quansah and Reece James for England.

Sébastien Desabre, meanwhile, has a full squad at his disposal. The probable line-ups for both teams:

England: Pickford - Spence, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly - Anderson - Saka, Rice, Bellingham, Rashford - Kane (c).

DR Congo: Mpasi - Wan-Bissaka, Tuanzebe, Mbemba (c), Kapuadi, Masuaku - Sadiki, Moutoussamy, Mbuku - Wissa, Bakambu.

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