- Round of 32: England's first knockout match at this World Cup saw them face DR Congo. Captain Harry Kane saved his team from humiliation with a superb second-half brace in Atlanta.
- Round of 16: England's reward for beating DR Congo is a trip to Mexico City to take on co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium. Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in the round of 32 and have won all four of their matches so far without conceding a goal while producing some electrifying atmospheres on home soil.
- Quarter-finals: Should the Three Lions dump out Mexico in their own backyard, they will return to the United States for a last-eight showdown in Miami. There, either five-time champions Brazil or Norway will await them. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in their first knockout match and Erling Haaland's Norway sent Ivory Coast home by the same scoreline.
- Semi-finals: A return to Atlanta could see England face reigning champions Argentina, who have a favourable run to the final four as well as a Lionel Messi in sensational form. Colombia are the likeliest alternative but must get past Ghana, Switzerland or Algeria and then likely Argentina to reach the semis.
- Final: A first World Cup final since 1966 would likely see England face either France, Spain, Morocco or Portugal. France have won all of their four games so far, scoring a scary 13 goals, and are widely tipped to win the tournament. They could face Spain in a blockbuster semi-final.
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