The World Cup group stages have concluded, and the knockout rounds begin with the round of 32. All 32 remaining nations face elimination if they lose, with no second chances. England secured their spot as group winners after a 2-0 victory over Panama and will face DR Congo in the next round.
Full Schedule of Round of 32 Matches
The round of 32 kicks off on Sunday June 28 with South Africa vs Canada at 8pm on ITV. Other notable matches include Brazil vs Japan on Monday June 29 at 6pm (ITV), Germany vs Paraguay at 9:30pm (BBC), and Netherlands vs Morocco on Tuesday June 30 at 2am (ITV).
England's match against DR Congo is scheduled for Wednesday July 1 at 5pm on BBC. Other matches that day include Belgium vs Senegal at 9pm (ITV) and USA vs Bosnia on Thursday July 2 at 1am (BBC).
Potential Path for England
If England defeats DR Congo, they will face either Ecuador or Mexico in the round of 16 in Mexico City at the Azteca Stadium. The stadium's altitude of 7,300 feet above sea level could pose a challenge, benefiting both host nation Mexico and Ecuador, one of the most elevated countries in the world. Should England advance further, they could meet Brazil, Japan, Ivory Coast, or Norway in Miami.
Potential semi-final opponents include Cape Verde, Australia, Egypt, Switzerland, Algeria, Colombia, Ghana, or defending champions Argentina. The stakes continue to rise for Thomas Tuchel's side.
Complete List of Round of 32 Fixtures
- South Africa vs Canada – Sunday June 28, 8pm – ITV
- Brazil vs Japan – Monday June 29, 6pm – ITV
- Germany vs Paraguay – Monday June 29, 9:30pm – BBC
- Netherlands vs Morocco – Tuesday June 30, 2am – ITV
- Ivory Coast vs Norway – Tuesday June 30, 6pm – BBC
- France vs Sweden – Tuesday June 30, 10pm – ITV
- Mexico vs Ecuador – Wednesday July 1, 2am – ITV
- England vs DR Congo – Wednesday July 1, 5pm – BBC
- Belgium vs Senegal – Wednesday July 1, 9pm – ITV
- USA vs Bosnia – Thursday July 2, 1am – BBC
- Spain vs Austria – Thursday July 2, 8pm – BBC
- Portugal vs Croatia – Friday July 3, 12am – BBC
- Switzerland vs Algeria – Friday July 3, 4am – BBC
- Australia vs Egypt – Friday July 3, 7pm – BBC
- Argentina vs Cape Verde – Friday July 3, 11pm – ITV
- Colombia vs Ghana – Saturday July 4, 2:30am – ITV
All times are in UK time. Matches are broadcast on BBC and ITV.
