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Jarell Quansah has been ruled out of England’s World Cup round of 32 tie against DR Congo after twisting his ankle against Panama. Chelsea defender Reece James will also miss Wednesday’s match through injury.

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England vs DR Congo line-ups confirmed: Spence starts, Saka dropped for World Cup last-32 tie

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Thomas Tuchel hands Djed Spence a World Cup debut at right-back and recalls Declan Rice as England face DR Congo in Atlanta, with Noni Madueke starting ahead of Bukayo Saka.

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DR Congo’s World Cup run unites divided nation ahead of England clash

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The Leopards’ historic qualification for the World Cup last 32 has united a fractured country, with a diaspora-heavy squad set to face England including former Three Lions youth internationals.

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England set for 5pm BST Wednesday kick-off in World Cup 2026 fixture

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England will play at 5pm BST on Wednesday in their World Cup 2026 fixture. Scotland manager Steve Clarke has announced he will step down from his role, describing it as the right time to leave.

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Bellingham-Kane Partnership Finally Clicks for England at World Cup

Panama 0-2 England Analysis: Bellingham Broke the Block, Kane Made History and Tuchel Won the Group

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England defeated Panama 2-0 on 28 June 2026 to win Group L and secure a round of 32 tie against DR Congo. Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute and assisted Harry Kane for his record-breaking 11th World Cup goal five minutes later. The victory confirms England as group winners with 7 points, though the performance highlighted ongoing struggles against compact defensive blocks that Thomas Tuchel must solve before knockout football begins.

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Kane late double saves England against DR Congo to set up Mexico clash

Quansah and James ruled out of England’s World Cup clash with DR Congo

England vs DR Congo line-ups confirmed: Spence starts, Saka dropped for World Cup last-32 tie

DR Congo’s World Cup run unites divided nation ahead of England clash

England set for 5pm BST Wednesday kick-off in World Cup 2026 fixture

Bellingham-Kane Partnership Finally Clicks for England at World Cup

Panama 0-2 England Analysis: Bellingham Broke the Block, Kane Made History and Tuchel Won the Group

England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L but defensive injuries threaten DRC tie

Pickford targets early resolution as England face DR Congo in World Cup knockouts

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