England to meet DR Congo in last 32 as Scotland exit World Cup
Scotland manager Steve Clarke resigns following elimination
Croatia and Ghana also progress from Group L after 2-1 win for Croatia
BBC and ITV will broadcast eight last 32 games each.
As mentioned, England's tie against DR Congo is being shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
We will also show Germany v Paraguay and Ivory Coast v Norway, among other eye-catching fixtures, with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal facing Croatia live on the BBC as well.
You can follow all of the last-32 fixtures on BBC Radio 5 Live and on BBC Sport.
A bit of key news for Joe:
England's first knockout match of the 2026 World Cup will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 games in the first knockout round covered across BBC Sport.
Thomas Tuchel's side face DR Congo in Atlanta, with kick-off slated for 17:00 BST on Wednesday 1 July.
All of the last-32 ties will be split equally across BBC and ITV, with the full schedule now being locked in.
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Going to be super positive by booking off the relevant days of/after England knockout games off work. What are the dates and times of all our games on route to the final, so I can annoy my employer first thing tomorrow? COME ON ENGLAND!
Joe
Great question, Joe!
England's last-32 fixture takes place at 17:00 BST on Wednesday, so you should get away with a half day if you want a bit of build-up in the afternoon before that one!
Beyond that, here are the potential kick-off times for England, should they progress to the World Cup final:
Right, where to next? Well, it feels like time to look forward.
So many England fans have been getting in touch with their thoughts and feelings about the draw.
Let's have a closer look at that now...
Panama 0-2 England
We have also been talking England this morning, obviously, after they made it through to the last 32 as Group L winners.
There were some cautionary notes about issues with the defence and lack of defensive cover at full-back after Jarell Quansah added to Thomas Tuchel's injury concerns.
But we have also been focusing on the very significant positives:
The England sing song is back
Scotland
Croatia's win over Ghana in Group L confirmed Scotland's elimination from the World Cup.
Here's what we have covered on Scotland and Clarke's exit this morning:
England beat Panama to qualify for round of 32 as group winners
Croatia beat Ghana to reach knockout stages
Croatia's win against Ghana means they finished runners-up in Group L, with England top of the pile.
Ghana were already through before that final group-stage match on Saturday, but have progressed as a third-placed side.
The outcome of all that?
England will play DR Congo, Croatia will face Portugal, and Ghana will take on Colombia in the last 32.
Image source, Getty ImagesMessi comes off the bench to score as Argentina beat Jordan
Austria score dramatic late equaliser against Algeria as both progress
Argentina have won three from three to begin their World Cup defence, while Algeria and Austria have both progressed to the knockout stages as well.
In the last 32, Argentina have set up a clash with Cape Verde, Algeria face Switzerland and Austria will play Spain.
Image source, Getty ImagesColombia denied late winner in enthralling draw with Portugal
DR Congo come from behind to book last-32 tie with England
So Colombia topped the group, with Portugal going through as runners-up.
As mentioned, DR Congo will face England in the last 32 after confirming their passage into the knockouts with a comeback win against Uzbekistan.
Colombia will play Ghana and Portugal face Croatia.
Image source, Getty ImagesRight, if you are just joining us, here are the main topics we have been covering in this morning's World Cup round-up:
Panama 0-2 England
Alan Shearer hints at concerns over England's defence.
Despite two clean sheets in their last two group games, they have looked fragile, especially to the counter attack.
The ankle injury suffered by stand-in right-back Jarell Quansah, following on from first choice Reece James' hamstring issues, was another cause for concern.
Micah Richards believes they are missing more experienced full-backs, such as Trent Alexander-Arnold or Lewis Hall, who Thomas Tuchel chose to leave at home...
Why England's back four has no stability
Panama 0-2 England
Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live
I guess DR Congo are going to play the same as Ghana and Panama have where it will be defensive and they will try and hit England on the break and that's when you're more reliant on players producing that piece of magic to get you out of a tricky spot.
The positives have been without a doubt Kane getting his goal. Bellingham getting his goal and assist. I thought Elliot Anderson in midfield was superb.
I thought Marc Guehi used his pace at times to great effect when England were in one or two spots of bother. And that will be what they have to work on because the further they go, if they give the chances they have today then they will be punished.
Panama 0-2 England
Micah Richards
Former England defender on BBC One
Bellingham was the star of the show. We said before the tournament started what he could bring to England, he is a Real Madrid player and it comes with a lot of pressure, and he performs for England. Who else?
For the first goal, there was nothing in the game at that moment, and when you need someone to step up, he is that guy. He performs so well all of the time.
Bellingham goal brings 'huge relief' for England
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Looked at the knockout pathway. Argentina look like they have the easiest path. I think England in the bottom half is more favourable for us. Top half looks stacked. Some very tasty games to come in the next 3 weeks!
Ian, West Sussex
Panama 0-2 England
England
England goalscorer Jude Bellingham, talking to ITV Sport, said: "First job achieved. We came here to do it in sections and we got through the pre-games well and we achieved the first job - we got through the group and won it.
"We know what level we are at and what we want to achieve and we did in the second half. Every day we have to try to improve and it's up to us to do that."
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Group stages tend to flatter or belittle teams unfairly, eventual winners scraping through, sides looking brilliant only to lose immediately in knock outs. England could be either of those based on this World Cup so far!
Andrew, Leeds
Panama 0-2 England
England
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland manager Thomas Tuchel was keen to be positive after the victory against Panama on Saturday confirmed the Three Lions as Group L winners: "It was hard work. We were ready for that. I said we so often get carried away with our expectations and what we demand of ourselves.
"We demanded to win the group, and this is the day we did this. I encouraged everyone to enjoy it and take it in.
"We are at the World Cup. We won the group. I know our expectations. I know our dream. I know we can do better, but everyone who pushed and the players and staff deserves to go to the plane with a smile."
"I just want to make actions that are going to hurt the opposition as much as I can when I am on the pitch so I will continue with that mindset."
Talk about a positive mental attitude. Marcus Rashford's words must be music to the ear of Thomas Tuchel who was also preaching positivity after England's 2-0 win against Panama...
Panama 0-2 England
England
More from England winger Marcus Rashford speaking to BBC Sport: "It is always good to be in a winning environment. Two trophies for me this year at Barcelona so it was a good year in the end and I went there to try and win and help the team and I feel like I did that. I was pleased with how the season went. A little bit stop-start in the back end of the season.
"I am happy, I am grateful and I am just happy to try and give my best performances in an England shirt.
"I still think it is not quite my best level and I can be much more of a threat. I just try and be positive and play forward passes and try to link the play on that side. Ultimately, I just want to make actions that are going to hurt the opposition as much as I can when I am on the pitch so I will continue with that mindset."
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It'll be a banger of a World Cup if England beat DR Congo and then take the Americas route passed Mexico, Brazil and Argentina before facing off against Europe's finest. I wonder how many of us truly believe that's going to happen?
Simon
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