England's World Cup 2026 fixtures, schedule and tournament route to final - how Three Lions could lift trophy on July 19
England have progressed to the knockout stages as group winners; Now they could face Mexico and Brazil if they make it through the last 32...
Saturday 27 June 2026 23:58, UK
What is England's potential path to World Cup glory?
The Three Lions have been handed an advantage already by FIFA's introduction of a Wimbledon-style seeding system, which means they cannot meet Spain or Argentina until the semis or France until the final, should all four countries win their respective groups.
Who could England play next...
These are the most likely games England will face in the knockout stages based on FIFA rankings and the current state of the group stage...
Round of 32
Wednesday July 1: England vs Third-placed Group E/H/I/J/K, Atlanta - kick-off 5pm
As things stand, it will be Senegal in the first knockout round after qualifying as a third-place finisher, but that will change to DR Congo if they beat Uzbekistan on Sunday morning.
Round of 16
Monday July 6: England vs Mexico, Mexico City - kick-off 1am
Quarter-finals
Saturday July 11: England vs Brazil, Miami - kick-off 10pm
Semi-finals
Wednesday July 15: England vs Argentina, Atlanta - kick-off 8pm
Final
Sunday July 19: England vs Spain, New Jersey - kick-off 8pm
