It seems like the 2026 World Cup is serving up new and better forms of drama every single day now that the knockout rounds have finally arrived.

Thomas Tuchel would almost certainly have been sacked had England lost to DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32, as his future beyond the tournament has now been revealed.

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England survived a major scare in Atlanta, coming from behind to beat a spirited DR Congo side 2-1 thanks to a late Harry Kane brace. Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi produced a heroic display but could not prevent the Three Lions from sealing victory and a qualification for the World Cup round of 16,