Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterEnglands World Cup campaign began in Texas with an eye-catching 4-2 win over Croatia.The second-half performance in Dallas got fans excited, but things were less exhilarating in Boston as Thomas Tuchels team were held to a goalless draw by Ghana.Then it was over to the New York New Jersey Stadium, where England laboured to a 2-0 victory over Panama to finish top of Group L.Play our FREE match predictor below and win �1kWhere do England play in the last 32?Having been on the East Coast for their final two group matches, its back down south for the first knockout round.England will play DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium in the state of Georgia on Wednesday. You may like Who will England play in the World Cup Round of 32? And what is their potential route to the final? When and where is England's first game? Everything you need to know What happens if England finish second in their group? The weather is forecast to be a sweltering 34 degrees Celsius in Atlanta, but the stadium, mercifully, has a roof and air conditioning.That should help England as they look to advance to the last 16 and set up a potential clash with co-hosts Mexico or Ecuador at Estadio Azteca.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Atlanta Stadium has so far hosted four matches at the World Cup: Moroccos 4-2 win over Haiti, Spains goalless draw with Cape Verde, Spains 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia and DR Congos 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.DR Congo have already played at the 75,000-capacity arena, so they will be more familiar with their surroundings than England.Whether or not that will be a major factor remains to be seen, but England are the favourites to progress.The theme of their last two matches, against Ghana and Panama, is expected to continue, with DR Congo likely to sit deep and attempt to counter attack.The Three Lions will hope Atlanta Stadium does not play host to another 0-0 draw akin to Cape Verdes memorable meeting with Spain.TOPICSEnglandCongo DRWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Callum Rice-CoatesCallum is a football writer who has had work published by the likes of BBC Sport, the Independent, BT Sport and the Blizzard, amongst various others. A lifelong Wrexham fan, he is hoping Ryan Reynolds can lead his hometown club to the promised land.
