Draw set for England in DR Congo in the 1/32 round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers

• The draw has paired England with DR Congo, with the latter facing the threat of a complicated tie.
• The 1/32 match will take place in Atlanta; the return leg will be played in 1/16 against Mekisiko or Ecuador.
• Through the draw, the rivals have been determined, and Rice will be the one to watch.

England’s group winner, Thomas Tuchel, said that the match in the 1/32 final round against DR Congo is scheduled to be played. The return leg will be on Wednesday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the second leg will be in the 1/16 final against the winners of the group.

England’s opponents, who will be physically stronger, are expected to play with a 5-3-2 formation or with counterattacking. As for the words, DR Congo will have to defend a low block, which means they will not be able to avoid danger in the counterattacks, especially with the opponent’s forwards.

England, which has been winning the group stage, has been working on its game for a long time, and now it is ready to face the opponents. Even though it is possible to start with a draw, DR Congo will be able to win: the team won 1-1 against Portugal, drew 0-1 with Colombia in a friendly, and then won 3-1 against Uzbekistan.

Before the match, England has a couple of problems on the right flank: Reece James and Jarell Quansah. The match is important, as the club’s readiness depends on the availability of Djed Spence. Also, Ezri Konsa may be moved from the center to the right side.

In the middle of the field, Declan Rice is expected to take over after the injury, which he received in the match against Croatia. The match is also expected to be difficult for the club’s defense, as the team will have to play with the same lineup.

England’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford added that the team is ready for the match, including the possibility of a penalty shootout, and that they are confident they can win in the next 90 minutes.

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