There is no margin for error in the last 32, as Germany and the Netherlands discovered to their cost. In the expanded World Cup format, the addition of another knockout round has added more jeopardy, even for established heavyweights of international soccer.
England fit the bill as heavyweights with the Three Lions among the favourites to lift the World Cup. However, Thomas Tuchel’s side must up their game to overcome the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in a match that has upset potential.
