England take on DR Congo in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, July 1. The knockout clash kicks off at 5pm BST at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) in Georgia, which has a capacity of 71,000.
How to watch England vs DR Congo on TV and live stream
In the UK, the match will be broadcast free-to-air on BBC One. Coverage begins at 4pm with presenter Mark Chapman, joined by pundits Joe Hart, Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards. Fans can also stream the game live via BBC iPlayer on computers, smartphones, tablets or smart TVs.
In the United States, the match airs on FOX and FS1, with streaming options on Fubo, Sling TV and Peacock. For radio listeners in the UK, BBC Radio 5 Live will provide full live audio commentary.
Team news and injury updates
England manager Thomas Tuchel faces a defensive crisis. Right-back Reece James is officially ruled out due to injury, and his replacement Jarell Quansah is extremely doubtful after a knock sustained against Panama. However, the Three Lions received a boost as Declan Rice has been cleared to play after concerns over a slight calf issue.
DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has a fully fit squad with no major injury concerns. Key players include Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa and captain Chancel Mbemba, both expected to start.
Head-to-head record
This is the first-ever meeting between England and DR Congo in men's international football. England rely on their tournament experience, while DR Congo are competing in only their second World Cup and their first knockout match in history.
