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Who England could play next in the World Cup Round of 32
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SkySports
World Cup latest: England's round of 32 place confirmed
World Cup latest: England's round of 32 place confirmed
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· Jun 23, 2026
What England need to do to qualify for the World Cup knockouts and who they could play in the Round of 32
What England need to do to qualify for the World Cup knockouts and who they could play in the Round of 32
Sports Mole
· Jun 26, 2026
Who could England play in the World Cup last 32?
Sports Mole examines who England could face in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32, from a favourable draw against a third-placed side to a potential clash with Colombia or Portugal.
FOX Sports Digital
· Jul 1, 2026
Who Is England's Next World Cup Opponent?
Who will England face in the round of 16? Here's what to know, including its potential path to the final.
The Standard
· Jun 24, 2026
World Cup 2026: Have England qualified for knockout phase?
England’s final ranking in Group L is still to be determined
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· Jul 10, 2026
Eleven days that transformed the mood in English cricket
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Related coverage for "Who England could play next in the World Cup Round of 32": SkySports — World Cup latest: England's round of 32 place confirmed. Metro — What England need to do to qualify for the World Cup knockouts and who they could play in the Round of 32. Sports Mole — Who could England play in the World Cup last 32?. FOX Sports Digital — Who Is England's Next World Cup Opponent? . The Standard — World Cup 2026: Have England qualified for knockout phase?. The i Paper — Eleven days that transformed the mood in English cricket