The World Cup 2026 knockout stage brings an intercontinental battle to Georgia as Thomas Tuchel’s England squares off against DR Congo in the Round of 32.
The Three Lions confidently secured their passage as group winners following a clinical 2-0 victory over Panama to keep their title ambitions firmly on track.
They face a highly motivated DR Congo side that booked its place in the knockouts after an impressive 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan.
When is England vs DR Congo World Cup kick-off?
How to buy England vs DR Congo World Cup tickets?
As of today, the major official World Cup ticket lotteries (including the Visa Presale, Early Ticket Draw, and the post-draw Random Selection Draw) have officially concluded.
With over 500 million requests processed during those phases, primary availability is now at an all-time low.
Here's what you need to know at a glance:
- The Last-Minute Sales Phase launched on April 1. This is not a lottery, tickets are being sold on a strictly first-come, first-served basis with immediate confirmation. This represents the final opportunity to purchase official tickets directly from FIFA.
- The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace is open. This platform is now the primary authorized destination for fans to buy and sell verified tickets at regulated prices as the tournament approaches.
- Alternatively, fans may look to secondary marketplaces like StubHub for last-minute tickets. Remember to check the T&Cs of any secondary sites for tickets you're buying.
How much do England vs DR Congo World Cup tickets cost?
FIFA has implemented variable pricing for the 2026 tournament.
Tickets for the Group Stage started as low as $60 (for specific Supporter Tiers), while prices for the Final have reached up to $6,730 - and not to mention secondary marketplaces and resale jumping even higher than that.
FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices 2026:
Dates | Stage / Category | Official Price Range | Secondary Market Estimated Range |
|---|---|---|---|
June 28 - July 3 | Round of 32 (High-Demand Venues) | $225 – $540 | $550 – $3,200 ($1,250) |
June 28 - July 3 | Round of 32 (Standard Venues) | $225 – $540 | $400 – $2,800 ($1,134) |
July 4 – July 7 | Round of 16 | $240 – $640 | $650 – $4,200 ($1,518) |
July 9 – July 11 | Quarter-finals | $450 – $1,775 | $850 – $5,500 ($2,348) |
July 14 – July 15 | Semi-finals | $930 – $3,295 | $1,500 – $9,500 ($3,721) |
July 18 | Third Place Play-off | $250 – $800 | $500 – $3,500 ($1,480) |
July 19 | FIFA World Cup Final (MetLife Stadium) | $1,490 – $7,875 | $5,900 – $38,000+ ($15,240) |
England vs DR Congo World Cup: Everything you need to know
England vs DR Congo Form
ENG-Form
ENG- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 10/2
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5
COD-Form
COD- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 5/5
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5