England predicted lineup vs DR Congo for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash
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This will be the first-ever encounter between these national football teams.
England will lock horns with DR Congo in their first knockout fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is the first-ever encounter between these two countries. Fans are eager to watch this unique fixture.
Thomas Tuchel’s side started their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-2 win against Croatia. They dropped two points against Ghana in round two but bounced back with a professional performance against Panama in the last game. They finished at the top of Group L.
Many eyebrows were raised when Thomas Tuchel announced England’s World Cup 2026 squad. It was missing key names like Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. But the Three Lions’ display so far in the competition has filled fans with confidence.
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Who all will be expected in the starting lineup?
Jordan Pickford is likely to retain his position between the sticks. The back four is expected to be a mix of Djed Spence and Nico O’Reilly as the full-backs. John Stones and Marc Guéhi are set to be at the centre of the defence.
Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Arsenal’s Declan Rice will operate as the two pivots. The duo will be given the responsibility of building attacks from deep. They will also look to disrupt opponents’ attacks as soon as possible.
The front four are expected to be made up of Bukayo Saka on the right, Jude Bellingham as a 10, and Marcus Rashford on the left. Harry Kane will lead the line as the sole striker. All four attackers possess different traits, making their attack dynamic difficult to stop.
Predicted XI vs DR Congo
Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford (GK); Djed Spence, Marc Guéhi, John Stones, Nico O’Reilly; Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford; Harry Kane (c)
Where to watch England vs DR Congo live in India?
The game will be streamed live on Zee5 in India.
Where will England vs DR Congo be played?
The game will be played at the Atlanta Stadium.
Will Harry Kane play against DR Congo?
Yes, Harry Kane will play against DR Congo.
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