England's Golden Generation Faces Nerve Test Against DR Congo

A stern test of nerve awaits England, the golden generation's tournament heartbreak stretches back decades. Thomas Tuchel's side won Group F with ruthless efficiency nine goals scored, just two conceded but knockout football is a different animal.

DR Congo are the story of the underdogs' journey to the round of 32: Sebastien Desabre's side scraped through as best third-placed team from brutal Group K alongside Colombia and Portugal. Their pace on the counter makes them dangerous opponents for anyone.

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DR Congo are the story of the underdogs' journey to the round of 32: Sebastien Desabre's side scraped through as best third-placed team from brutal Group K alongside Colombia and Portugal.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with its retractable roof and colossal arena, provides an intimidating backdrop for this matchup.

Will England's tactical sophistication be enough to overcome DR Congo's physicality and belief forged through group-stage survival?