Marcus Rashford is set to retain his starting spot for England's World Cup round-of-32 match against DR Congo. Noni Madueke returns to the lineup as Bukayo Saka manages fitness, while Declan Rice replaces Morgan Rogers and Djed Spence starts as expected.
As England prepares to face DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32, manager Gareth Southgate faces key selection decisions. Who should replace the dropped player from the Panama win? Should Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Sako start on the wings? And who gets the nod at right-back?
Mexico has won four consecutive World Cup matches without conceding a goal, scoring eight times. They are the first team to start with four clean sheet wins since Italy in 1990.
Egypt are optimistic Mohamed Salah will recover from a hamstring strain in time to face Australia in the World Cup last-32. The captain returned to training on Tuesday after injury against Iran. Defensive concerns also loom for the Pharaohs.
England face DR Congo in the knockout stage. DR Congo's high-pressing 5-3-2 formation and 38.8% possession suggest a counter-attacking style, but their aggressive defense may leave gaps for England's wide players to exploit.
England manager Thomas Tuchel and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live ahead of their Round of 32 match against DR Congo. They discussed expectations, penalty preparations, and the benefits of playing in an air-conditioned stadium.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel describes the World Cup knockout stage as 'the third chapter' in his quest for glory. Defensive injuries to Reece James and Jarell Quansah leave England vulnerable as they face DR Congo in Atlanta.
Fifa's referees committee chairman Pierluigi Collina said coaches and players were warned before the World Cup that blocking fouls on goalkeepers would be punished, after Germany's extra-time goal was ruled out by VAR. The decision led to Germany's first penalty shootout loss in a World Cup, with Paraguay advancing to face France.
France have officially qualified for the World Cup round of 16, eliminating Sweden from the tournament.
France will play Paraguay in the World Cup Round of 16. A poll shows 84% of voters predict France will win, while 16% favor Paraguay.
