Round of 32๐ŸŸ  High
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10

England

UEFA
2 โ€“ 1
Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Match Intelligence

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Medium

55/100

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Mismatch

๐Ÿ’ฅ

Potential Upset

โšฝ

Goal Fest (3+)

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Ticket Demand

High

Knockout stage โ€” win or go homeTournament favorite on the pitchUnderdog alert โ€” upset possibleHigh-scoring matchup expected

England vs Congo DR โ€” Round of 32 Preview

England face Congo DR on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA in a Round of 32 fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match will be played in front of up to 75,000 spectators.

This fixture carries significant intrigue, with strong ticket demand anticipated.

Tactical Outlook

Power Index

ENG flagEngland
9.2
COD flagCongo DR
2.3
EliteUnderdog
ENG flagEnglandThomas Tuchel
vs
COD flagCongo DRSรฉbastien Desabre

Key Player Battles

Squad Comparison

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England

(28)

GK (3)

1
Pickford#1
13
Trafford#13
23
Steele#23

DEF (10)

6
Guรฉhi#6
5
Konsa#5
12
Chalobah#12
22
Quansah#22
15
Branthwaite#15
14
Hall#14
2
Alexander-Arnold#2
16
Lewis-Skelly#16
2
Livramento#2
3
O'Reilly#3

MID (11)

8
Anderson#8
10
Bellingham#10
21
Eze#21
4
Rice#4
17
Rogers#17
11
Gordon#11
11
Rashford#11
4
Scott#4
18
Garner#18
20
Gibbs-White#20
10
Palmer#10

FWD (4)

9
Kane#9
0
Saka
19
Calvert-Lewin#19
14
Ngumoha#14
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Congo DR

(0)

Venue Guide โ€” Mercedes-Benz Stadium

This match takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, the United States. The venue holds 75,000 spectators and is the home ground of Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United (MLS). The stadium features a retractable roof, which could influence playing conditions.

Atlanta in June and July typically experiences hot and humid Southern summer, with average temperatures around 87ยฐF (31ยฐC). The high humidity will test players' fitness levels, particularly in the second half. Mercedes-Benz Stadium retractable roof likely closed

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is also scheduled to host Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final matches during the tournament, making it one of the premier venues at the 2026 World Cup.

Ticket Availability & Demand

Ticket demand for this fixture is projected as high based on the teams involved, the stage of the tournament, and historical patterns for similar matchups at previous World Cups. Knockout-stage matches at the World Cup consistently generate higher demand than group fixtures.

Matches featuring major footballing nations at the World Cup have historically sold out rapidly on the secondary market. Early availability tends to offer the widest selection of seating options and price points. As the match approaches, inventory typically narrows and prices adjust based on remaining supply.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium seats 75,000 โ€” a mid-size World Cup venue where ticket competition will be tighter than at the largest stadiums.

SeatNav provides real-time inventory comparison for this match, including price ranges, seat availability, and scarcity indicators. Check the ticket listings below for current availability and pricing across verified sellers.

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