England’s Bid to End 60 Years of Hurt Continues
England’s quest to end a 60-year wait for a World Cup title continues after their hard-fought victory over DR Congo in their first knockout-stage match. The Three Lions had to dig deep to progress, falling behind early and facing a tough test of resolve before captain Harry Kane struck twice to secure a 2-1 win.
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The victory marked a significant milestone for the team, who will now face a stern test against co-hosts Mexico in the last-16 tie. Mexico impressed in their dominant 2-0 win against Ecuador, and will be eager to take down one of the tournament’s biggest hitters.
The Road to the Final
Should England overcome the challenge of Mexico, they will face Norway in the quarter-finals, following Erling Haaland’s impressive performance in dumping out Brazil with two second-half goals in New Jersey. England may then expect to face Argentina in the semi-finals, following a flawless group-stage campaign inspired by Lionel Messi.
Argentina’s route to the final would involve beating Cape Verde in the round of 32, followed by a clash with Egypt in the last-16, and then a quarter-final match against either Switzerland or Colombia. If England can navigate this path, their most likely opponents in the final would be Spain, Portugal, or France.
England’s Possible Route to the World Cup Final
Group fixtures:
- 17 June: England 4-2 Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Arlington
- 23 June: England 0-0 Ghana | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
- 27 June: England 2-0 Panama | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Round of 32:
- 1 July: England 2-1 DR Congo | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Round of 16:
- 5 July: England vs Mexico | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Quarter-final:
- 11 July: England vs Norway | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Semi-final:
- 15 July: England vs Argentina / Egypt / Switzerland / Colombia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Final:
- 19 July: England vs Spain / Portugal / USA / Belgium / Morocco / France | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
