World Cup 2026 knockouts: England’s route to a third final in eight years
Tuchel’s side faces altitude, DR Congo, and potential Brazil or Norway tests on the road to a third major final since 2018.
England’s World Cup 2026 knockout path is set after topping Group L, with BBC Sport mapping potential opponents from DR Congo in the Round of 32 to Brazil or Norway in the quarter-finals. Tuchel’s side now faces a knockout route that could decide if they reach a third major final in eight years. The path starts with altitude tests in Mexico City and Miami, where Estadio Azteca sits at 2,240 meters above sea level, while Miami is at sea level.
