Cyprus Mail28 Jun 2026

England to face DR Congo in last 32

Jude Bellingham dragged England out of a rainy New Jersey grind on Saturday, scoring one goal and creating another for Harry Kane as Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L and avoid a nervy route through the World Cup knockout phase.

England will play DR Congo, who beat Uzbekistan 3-1, in the Round of 32 after finishing first with seven points. Croatia have six points, following their 2-1 win against Ghana, who ended on four. Panama lost all three matches and finished bottom....

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