England will take on DR Congo in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, July 1. The match kicks off at 5pm BST (12pm local time) at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, USA.
How to watch England vs DR Congo on TV and online
UK viewers can watch the match live on BBC One, with coverage starting at 4pm BST. The game can also be streamed via BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website. In the US, English-language coverage is on FOX and the Fox Sports app, while Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and Peacock. Radio commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.
Group stage results
England topped Group L with seven points: a 4-2 win over Croatia, a 0-0 draw with Ghana, and a 2-0 win over Panama. DR Congo finished third in Group K with four points: a 1-1 draw with Portugal, a 1-0 loss to Colombia, and a 3-1 comeback win over Uzbekistan.
Team news and head-to-head
England manager Thomas Tuchel is without Reece James due to injury, and Jarell Quansah is a doubt with an ankle issue. Declan Rice is expected to return to the starting lineup. This is the first competitive senior meeting between England and DR Congo. England previously faced African opposition Ghana in the group stage.
