With a 2-0 win against Panama, England has clinched the top spot in Group L and is advancing to the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
It came down to the final day of group stage play, with Croatia, England and Ghana all still alive to win the group, but in the end England stood tall.
Now, England looks ahead to the knockout stage, where they will take on Congo.
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Congo scored three times in the second half to overcome Uzbekistan and qualify for the knockout round as the third-place finisher in group K. England and Congo will face off on Wednesday, July 1 at 12 p.m. ET in Atlanta, and tickets are already available.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to buy tickets for England vs. Congo at the World Cup.
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England vs. Congo 2026 World Cup ticket prices
Limited England vs. Congo knockout round tickets are already available. As of publication, the cheapest available tickets for England’s next game in Atlanta start at $960.
When is England vs. Congo knockout round game?
England clinched the top spot in Group L on Saturday, and its Round of 32 match against Congo will take place on Wednesday, July 1.
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World Cup Group L Standings
England World Cup schedule
- June 17 – England vs. Croatia – WIN 4-2
- June 23 – England vs. Ghana – DRAW 0-1
- June 27 – England vs. Panama – WIN 2-0
- July 1 (Round of 32) – England vs. Congo at 12 p.m. ET in Atlanta – Shop tickets
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World Cup Group K Standings
| TEAM | POINTS | RECORD |
| Colombia | 7 | 2-1-0 |
| Portugal | 5 | 1-2-0 |
| Congo | 4 | 1-1-1 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 0-0-3 |
Congo World Cup schedule
- June 17 – Congo vs. Portugal – DRAW 1-1
- June 23 – Congo vs. Colombia – LOSS 1-0
- June 27 – Congo vs. Uzbekistan – WIN 3-1
- July 1 (Round of 32) – Congo vs. England at 12 p.m. ET in Atlanta – Shop tickets
