Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
Summary
England has qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup by winning their group with seven points. Their next match is against DR Congo in Atlanta, and if they win, they could face Mexico in the last 16 and possibly Brazil in the quarter-finals.Key Facts
- England finished top of Group L with seven points after beating Croatia and Panama and drawing with Ghana.
- England's first knockout match will be against DR Congo, ranked 46th in the world.
- DR Congo has several players with experience in the English Premier League.
- If England wins, they may play Mexico, who won all their group matches and are one of the tournament co-hosts.
- Mexico's games are played in Mexico City at high altitude, which can affect players’ stamina.
- Brazil, a five-time World Cup winner, could be England’s quarter-final opponent if both teams progress.
- Japan is Brazil’s likely first knockout opponent; they recently beat England in a friendly match.
- Other possible quarter-final opponents are Ivory Coast or Norway, who will play each other first in the last 32.
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