Everything you need to know ahead of England v DR Congo
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England are through to the knockout stages of the Fifa World Cup.
Their next game sees them face Democratic Republic of Congo for a place in the last 16 of the tournament.
The central African team are taking part in their first World Cup in 52 years, and it will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides.
So which players do England need to watch out for, and what sort of a match can we expect? Keep reading to find out.
Let us know if you're looking forward to the game and give us your score prediction in the comments below..
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When and where is the match taking place?
England's World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo takes place in Atlanta Stadium in the US state of Georgia.
The match will be live at 5pm UK on Wednesday 1 July, with coverage from 4pm, on BBC One and iPlayer.
What do we know about the DR Congo team?
DR Congo progressed to the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
The team has only played in the World Cup once before, in 1974, when the country was then known as Zaire.
A key strength of the team is their defence - DR Congo have 29 clean sheets, meaning they've not let in any goals over 57 games under manager Sébastien Desabre.
If you're watching the match, you might also spot DR Congo's superfan who stands completely still in a colourful suit, with one arm raised in salute, throughout all of their matches.
Michel Kuka Mboladinga went viral during the Africa Cup of Nations for his tribute to Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first prime minister.
Who are the DR Congo players to look out for?
Newcastle's Yoane Wissa has now scored three goals for DR Congo in this World Cup
The Leopards, as they are known, have plenty of Premier League experience.
Newcastle centre forward Yoane Wissa was joint top-scoring African player in the World Cup group stage, with three goals, and is someone England's defence need to watch out for.
Alongside Wissa are West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Burnley centre-back Axel Tuanzebe and Sunderland left-back Arthur Masuaku.
Cedric Bakambu, at 35 years old, is their oldest player - but he's still a threat - scoring four times in the World Cup qualifiers and is about to become the country's record goalscorer.
Have any England players been ruled out of the DR Congo match?
England manager Thomas Tuchel has said he is worried about England's right-back position, after Jarell Quansah and Reece James will both miss the game because of injury.
It's thought he could put Djed Spence at right-back again or move Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa from central defence.
When asked about the two injured players, Tuchel said: "The race was close even to make it into the match squad this time, so we need to make sure that we have more matches.
That is the main focus, and then they will be available very soon."
If England win against DR Congo who will they face next?
If England were to win their match against DR Congo they would face Mexico next - after they beat Ecuador 2-0.
That game is scheduled for Monday 6 July at 1am UK time.