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England and DR Congo have confirmed their starting teams for their World Cup 2026 last-32 tie in Atlanta on Wednesday.
The Three Lions beat Panama 2-0 to finish top of Group L, having been held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana after winning their opener 4-2 against Croatia.
Thirty-six places below England at 41st in FIFA’s rankings, the Leopards drew 1-1 with Portugal and lost 1-0 to Colombia before coming from behind to beat Uzbekistan and book their first-ever World Cup knockout match.
The winners will face Mexico in Mexico City on Monday (01:00 BST) after the co-hosts continued their serene progress with a 2-0 victory against Ecuador earlier on Wednesday.
England make three changes from their victory over Panama: Djed Spence, Declan Rice and Noni Madueke replace Bukayo Saka, Morgan Rogers and Jarell Quansah, who started that match but suffered an injury and is on the bench this time.
Full-back Reece James, who played throughout England’s first two matches but missed the encounter with Panama because of a hamstring issue, is also among the substitutes.
England starting XI: Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi, Djed Spence, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Noni Madueke
England substitutes: Dean Henderson, James Trafford, John Stones, Trevoh Chalobah, Dan Burn, Reece James, Jarell Quansah, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Rogers, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon, Ollie Watkins, Ivan Toney
DR Congo make one alteration from their win over Uzbekistan, bringing in midfielder Ngalayel Mukau for forward Cedric Bakambu.
DR Congo starting XI: Lionel Mpasi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Arthur Masuaku, Ngalayel Mukau, Nathanael Mbuku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki, Brian Cipenga, Yoane Wissa
DR Congo substitutes: Timothy Fayulu, Matthieu Epolo, Steve Kapuadi, Dylan Batubinsika, Joris Kayembe, Gedeon Kalulu, Theo Bongonda, Aaron Tshibola, Charles Pickel, Edo Kayembe, Gael Kakuta, Meschack Elia, Cedric Bakambu, Fiston Mayele, Simon Banza
Kick-off on Wednesday is at 17:00 BST (12:00 ET / 09:00 PT). In the UK, live TV coverage is on BBC One.
Streaming on a vast range of devices is available through the BBC iPlayer app and BBC Sport website.
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