England vs. DR Congo—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The Three Lions have already come unstuck against African opposition at this summer’s tournament. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Thomas Tuchel issues Reece James and Jarrell Quansah injury updates ahead of England vs DR Congo Defensive pair have left Tuchel lacking fit right-backs Evening Standard · Jun 30
How Jude Bellingham became England’s very un-English superstar WORLD CUP 2026: With parallels to Michael Jordan and an ‘attitude’ more recognisable in American athletes, Bellingham is carving his own path as a Black football superstar and England must learn to adapt, writes Miguel Delaney The Independent UK · Jun 30
Tino Livramento undergoes surgery after heartbreaking World Cup withdrawal Newcastle United and England full-back Livramento was replaced by Trevoh Chalobah in the Three Lions squad FourFourTwo · Jun 30
Declan Rice makes England penalty shootout admission ahead of first knockout tie Arsenal star says he is not afraid of taking a spot-kick - and neither are his England team-mates Evening Standard · Jun 30
‘We need to be ready for everything’: Declan Rice on DR Congo, advice for Anderson and penalties The England midfielder’s experience with Arsenal last season taught him the need to be patient against teams unwilling to attack, he tells David Hytner The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Thomas Tuchel facing DR Congo selection crisis as two England stars miss training IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 30
Reece James and Jarell Quansah miss England training on eve of DR Congo World Cup clash Thomas Tuchel has limited options at right-back for Wednesday’s clash with DR Congo The Independent UK · Jun 30
England’s Weakness Exposed by Injury—Here’s What Thomas Tuchel Should Do The Three Lions are facing somewhat of an injury crisis in defense. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Winger woes and handling World Cup knockout pressure: Five key talking points ahead of England v DR Congo England will look to navigate the first knockout round when they face DR Congo on Wednesday The Independent UK · Jun 30
England Predicted Lineup vs. DR Congo: World Cup Round of 32 Thomas Tuchel has several selection dilemmas to contend with in Atlanta. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Jordan Pickford says England ready to ‘go to war’ for Thomas Tuchel at World Cup England will face DR Congo in the last-32 at the World Cup on Wednesday The Independent UK · Jun 30
England defender Tino Livramento has surgery after World Cup injury heartbreak Tino Livramento was forced to pull out of England’s World Cup squad shortly before their first match against Croatia The Independent UK · Jun 30
DR Congo star Yoane Wissa relishing historic World Cup knockout clash with England DR Congo will play their first World Cup knockout game ever when they face England on Wednesday The Independent UK · Jun 29
Evening Standard · Jun 29 England XI vs DR Congo: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup Declan Rice returns as Thomas Tuchel makes a huge call in defence
Sports Lens · Jun 29 World Cup 2026 R32 England vs. DR Congo Predictions and Picks England vs. DR Congo in Atlanta on July 1: Tuchel's side are -353 favorites against a team making their first-ever World Cup knockout appearance. Our pick explained.
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Roy Keane questions Bukayo Saka World Cup call-up as Gary Neville admits the winger ‘doesn’t look right’ Bukayo Saka only started one of England’s group games due to an ongoing Achilles issue
FourFourTwo · Jun 29 When can England play Lionel Messi and Argentina at the World Cup? As the knockout phase begins, teams now know how their paths to the final look
The Independent UK · Jun 29 How Jude Bellingham SAVED England against Panama England are through to the World Cup knockout rounds following a 2-0 win over Panama. But after another sluggish start, which looked for a while like it could be a repeat of the Ghana game, Jude Bellingham both scored and assisted to get England through. Adam Clery looks at how,…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29 How link between Bellingham and Kane has unlocked England’s stodgy attack Thomas Tuchel’s side have struggled in open play in the US but midfielder’s partnership with his captain has started to change that
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 Kane and Bellingham produce goods but England need others to step up The pair’s goals saw off Panama but Thomas Tuchel has problems at right-back and on the flanks for the last-32 tie against the DRC
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 England’s right-back problems deepen with Jarell Quansah likely to miss DR Congo tie Declan Rice will give England a boost by returning for Wednesday’s last-32 tie but Djed Spence is expected to have to fill in at right-back
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Copa Independent | Why England’s issues are mounting – and who could be the next Scotland manager? Thomas Tuchel’s England side progressed to the knockout stage as Group L winners after a 2-0 victory over Panama – but are there more questions than answers for the Three Lions ahead of their last-32 clash against DR Congo on Wednesday?
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Thomas Tuchel has a new Jude Bellingham problem Bellingham has become England’s saviour so far at World Cup 2026 – a far cry from the previously strained relationship with Tuchel
Evening Standard · Jun 28 Thomas Tuchel reveals new message to England squad as knockout rounds begin at World Cup Three Lions turn attention to knockout football after beating Panama