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Fans leave Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) after the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game in Atlanta on July 1, 2026. England won 2-1 in the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Fans leave Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) after the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game in Atlanta on July 1, 2026. England won 2-1 in the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Updated July 1, 2026

England will move on to the Round of 16 after beating Congo today at Atlanta Stadium. Congo led at the half, but two goals from Harry Kane sealed the game for England.

England takes on Mexico next week. The next Atlanta Stadium match takes place Tuesday, July 7.

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