How to Watch England vs DR Congo: TV, Kickoff Time, and Streaming for World Cup Round of 32

England is set to face DR Congo in the World Cup 2026 round of 32, with Thomas Tuchel’s squad encountering a challenging opponent in their first knockout match.

The Three Lions secured their top spot in Group L after a controlled final group match against Panama. They now meet DR Congo, who finished third in Group K following a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan.

England began the tournament strongly with a thrilling 4-2 win against Croatia. Yet, their showings against Ghana and Panama lacked spark, so a commanding display is needed to build momentum in the knockout phase.

DR Congo won’t be easy opponents either. Led by Sebastien Desabre, they impressed with a draw against Portugal and a solid win versus Uzbekistan.

Match Details

The England vs DR Congo showdown starts at 5pm BST (12pm ET) on Wednesday, July 1, taking place at Atlanta Stadium.

Broadcast Information

In the UK, fans can catch the match live on BBC One, with online streaming available via BBC iPlayer.

What Comes Next?

The victor from this match will face Mexico, who edged out Ecuador 2-0. That encounter is scheduled for Monday, July 6 (Sunday, July 5 local time) in Mexico City.

Team Updates

Reece James remains the only confirmed injury absence for England. The Chelsea defender's recovery timeline is uncertain. Jarell Quansah might miss out after sustaining an injury during the Panama game.

Options at right-back include Djed Spence or Ezri Konsa shifting across, with John Stones expected back at centre-back. Declan Rice looks set to return, while Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford hope to continue their good form from the last group fixture.

DR Congo enters the match without fresh injury issues, likely fielding familiar Premier League players such as Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, and Yoane Wissa.