England's World Cup Schedule Shifts After FIFA Rule Change
England's World Cup schedule has been altered after a FIFA rule change. The team will face DR Congo in the next round, replacing Senegal as their next opponents.
Why it Matters for England
The change in schedule is due to FIFA's rule change for the 2026 World Cup, which has resulted in several teams being knocked out of the competition. England's draw has set up a potential last-16 encounter with the winners of the Mexico-Ecuador match, provided they progress past DR Congo.
What Comes Next?
Attention will now turn to England's next game against DR Congo, which is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1. The fixture will be played in Atlanta with a 5pm UK time kick-off confirmed. England's recent form has been impressive, with a 4-6 win over France in their last match and a 4-game winning streak.
Recent form (last 5): 4W-0D-1L (WWLWW, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run.
Last result: France 4-6 England (2026-07-18).
Next fixture: vs Spain (at home, 2026-09-26).
The Three Lions will be looking to continue their unbeaten run in the World Cup, and a win against DR Congo would set them up nicely for the next round. With several high-profile clashes on the horizon, including Brazil vs Japan and France vs Sweden, the competition is heating up.
The Full World Cup Round of 32 Draw
- South Africa vs Canada
- Germany vs Paraguay
- Netherlands vs Morocco
- Brazil vs Japan
- France vs Sweden
- Ivory Coast vs Norway
- Mexico vs Ecuador
- England vs DR Congo
- USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Belgium vs Senegal
- Portugal vs Croatia
- Spain vs Austria
- Switzerland vs Algeria
- Argentina vs Cape Verde
- Colombia vs Ghana
- Australia vs Egypt
The full World Cup round of 32 draw has been confirmed, with several high-profile clashes on the horizon. England's draw has set up a potential last-16 encounter with the winners of the Mexico-Ecuador match, provided they progress past DR Congo. With several teams being knocked out of the competition, the stakes are high for the remaining teams. The Three Lions will be looking to continue their unbeaten run in the World Cup, and a win against DR Congo would set them up nicely for the next round.
