England Advances to Last 16: Charting a Potential Road to the Championship

Wednesday, 15 July – 20:00 BST

However, should England advance this far, they may encounter the reigning champions.

The favorites to reach this stage are Argentina, who completed a perfect group stage with three victories, as Lionel Messi, still performing at 39, contributed five goals.

Their opening knockout opponent is the surprise package Cape Verde, followed potentially by a last‑16 clash against the victor of the Australia‑Egypt matchup.

Also in this section of the draw, Colombia could meet Argentina in the quarter‑finals if both progress through their initial knockout fixtures. They topped their group ahead of Portugal, having secured two of three group wins.

Other potential semifinal opponents on that side of the bracket include Switzerland and Ghana, both of which could meet England.

Advancing to the semi‑final would see England return to Atlanta, the venue where they previously defeated DR Congo in the round of 32.

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