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England last-32 tie on BBC - see full schedule
England's World Cup last-32 game against DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 first knockout round ties covered across BBC Sport.
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Algeria and Austria both qualify for last 32 after dramatic injury-time goals
Algeria and Austria each score injury-time goals in a 3-3 draw, a result which sees both sides qualify from Group J and into the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup.
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New deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline
BBC Scotland charts the trajectory of Steve Clarke's last month as Scotland head coach.
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Messi comes off the bench to score as Argentina beat Jordan
Lionel Messi comes off the bench to become the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in seven consecutive matches, as Argentina defeat Jordan 3-1 in their final...
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Maestro Messi scores again and breaks another record in the process
Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas and becomes the first player to score in seven World...
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Austria survive huge scare to progress with Algeria and knock Iran out
Super-sub Sasa Kalajdzic saved Austria's World Cup with a last-gasp equaliser after Algeria had stunned their Group J rivals deep into stoppage time in a thrilling 3-3 dr...
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Messi makes more history as Argentina beat Jordan
Lionel Messi came off the bench to become the first man to score in seven World Cup games in a row in Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan.
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What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo
England will face DR Congo in the round of 32. Here is what you need to know about them.
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Lo Celso marks his World Cup debut with a fantastic free-kick
Giovani Lo Celso scores a fantastic free-kick on his World Cup debut to give Argentina the lead against Jordan.
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Colombia denied late winner in enthralling draw with Portugal
Colombia and Portugal play out one of the games of the tournament, as both sides qualify for the World Cup last 32 following a gripping 0-0 draw.
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Spain's Williams criticises tackle that injured him
Nico Williams criticises Uruguay's Nicolas de la Cruz for a "completely unnecessary" tackle that injured the Spain winger.
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'Get rid of VAR!' Rooney unhappy Sanchez goal ruled out
BBC Sport World Cup pundit Wayne Rooney cannot believe Davinson Sanchez's goal for Colombia against Portugal was ruled out because the defender was offside by a toe.
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DR Congo come from behind to book last-32 tie with England
DR Congo set up a World Cup last-32 meeting with England by reaching the knockouts for the first time as they come from behind to beat Uzbekistan in their final group-sta...
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Salah an injury doubt for Egypt's last-32 tie
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.
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Colombia finish as Group K winners with Portugal second after entertaining draw
Colombia secured top spot in Group K after an entertaining 0-0 draw against Portugal in their final group game, as Roberto Martinez's side finish as runners-up.
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Kane becomes England's top World Cup scorer - and now chases other greats
Harry Kane became England's all-time leading World Cup scorer with his 12th goal in the win against Panama on Saturday, but how does he compare to other country's greats?
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DR Congo to face England in last 32 after Wissa stars in comeback win over Uzbekistan
Yoane Wissa scored two as the Democratic Republic of Congo fought from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta and book a round of 32 clash against England.
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Why England's back four has no stability
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney believe Thomas Tuchel should have included more full-back cover in the squad, following the withdrawal of Tino...
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Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve
England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.
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Tuchel worried about right-back situation
Thomas Tuchel says he is "worried" about England's right-back crisis after Jarell Quansah became the latest in the position to suffer injury.
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