Marcus Rashford will line up on the left wing when England face DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. The Manchester United forward keeps his place after starting in England’s group-stage victory over Panama.
Rashford slots into a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Bukayo Saka on the right flank and Jude Bellingham in the number ten role behind Harry Kane. No injuries have been reported among England’s key attacking players, confirming this is a full-strength selection.
A notable subplot is the potential matchup between Rashford and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who lines up for DR Congo. The two spent years together at Manchester United, training against each other daily. DR Congo are making their World Cup debut.