who is england likely to play in round of 32
England are most likely to play Senegal in the round of 32, with DR Congo the main alternative. The current bracket coverage also lists Algeria or Austria as outside possibilities, but the strongest read is Senegal first, DR Congo second.
Why that’s the read
England topped Group L, so they are set to face one of the best third-placed teams in the knockout round. That has narrowed the field to the third-place team from Groups I, J, or K.
Current likelihood
- Senegal: most likely.
- DR Congo: very likely if results go a certain way.
- Algeria or Austria: outside chance, but less likely now.
Match context
England’s next knockout game is projected for Wednesday, 1 July in Atlanta, depending on the final group-stage outcomes. The exact opponent will be locked in once the remaining relevant results are finalized.
| Likely opponent | Status |
|---|---|
| Senegal | Most likely |
| DR Congo | Main alternative |
| Algeria / Austria | Outside chance |
