FIFA World Cup: England, Congo to face off in Atlanta

Panama v England: Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026 EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 27: Harry Kane #9 of England celebrates with Jude Bellingham #10 after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Panama and England at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 27, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images) (Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

June 28, 2026 at 2:32 a.m. UTC

By Kimberly Wright

ATLANTA — As the Group Stage concludes, Atlanta has more world-class soccer and excitement to look forward to.

Two countries have punched their tickets for Atlanta Stadium.

England has won Group L and will play here on July 1 at 12 p.m.

They will face Congo DR, who defeated Uzbekistan to advance.

Match day caused FIFA Fan Fest to reach capacity.

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