Watch England vs DR Congo Live | 2026 World Cup Round of 32

The England national team topped Group L and will face DR Congo in the knockout stage. England started strong with a 4-2 win over Croatia, followed by a goalless draw against Ghana that raised some doubts, then secured first place with a 2-0 victory over Panama.

Harry Kane leads England’s attack with three goals during group play, while Jude Bellingham added two. England is aiming to advance further than in recent tournaments, after being stopped in the quarterfinals by France in 2022 and the semifinals by Croatia in 2018.

DR Congo advanced from Group E thanks to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, balancing out a narrow 1-0 loss to Colombia and a scoreless draw with Portugal. This marks only their second World Cup appearance, the first being in 1974.

Yoane Wissa has been their main scorer with three goals, supported by defenders Chancel Mbemba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who helped keep Portugal off the scoreboard entirely.

This World Cup meeting between England and DR Congo is their first ever at this stage. England hopes to push deeper into the tournament, while DR Congo aims to make history with a strong run.

TV Channel and Live Stream Details

In the United States, the match will air on FOX. You can also stream it live on platforms like fubo, Fox One, or through the Fox Sports app and website. Fubo offers a free trial for new users, providing access to FOX, ESPN, ABC, CBS, and over 100 other channels without a cable subscription.

Stream England vs DR Congo Live on fubo

Match Start Time

The match kicks off at 12 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 1, hosted at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Additional World Cup Schedule Highlights

Here are some notable matches on the same day and following day (all times Eastern):

Wednesday, July 1:England vs DR Congo (12 p.m.)Belgium vs Senegal (4 p.m.)USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (8 p.m.)
Thursday, July 2:Spain vs Austria (3 p.m.)Portugal vs Croatia (7 p.m.)Switzerland vs 3rd Place Match (11 p.m.)

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, hosted across United States, Canada, and Mexico. It’s the first men’s World Cup to be held in three countries simultaneously, spanning 16 host cities including Atlanta, Toronto, Mexico City, and others.

The tournament expanded to feature 48 teams, up from 32, leading to more games and knockout rounds. Teams include heavyweights like England, Brazil, France, and newcomers like DR Congo.

There will be a total of 104 matches, culminating with the final at MetLife Stadium (referred to as New York-New Jersey Stadium) on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Streaming and Broadcast Info

In the U.S., English broadcasts will appear on FOX and FS1, both available via fubo streaming. Spanish coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo, accessible on DIRECTV and Peacock streaming platforms.

Start times vary due to multiple time zones across the three host nations, so checking local schedules is recommended.

Is the USA Playing?

Yes, the United States automatically qualified as a co-host and is currently competing in the knockout stages along with other qualified teams.