How to Watch England vs. DR Congo Live: TV, Streaming, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 32
England secured first place in Group L and now face DR Congo in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Three Lions started strong with a 4-2 win over Croatia, followed by a goalless draw against Ghana, which raised some eyebrows, before finishing group play with a 2-0 victory against Panama.
Harry Kane tops England's scoring with three goals, supported by Jude Bellingham's two. England aims to advance beyond the quarterfinals stage where they fell to France in 2022 and hope to improve on their semifinal exit against Croatia in 2018.
DR Congo advanced from a tough Group E thanks to a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, balanced by a 1-0 loss to Colombia and a scoreless draw against Portugal. This marks only their second World Cup appearance since their debut in 1974.
Yoane Wissa leads DR Congo’s offense with three goals, while defenders Chancel Mbemba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have helped keep Portugal scoreless. This will be the first World Cup meeting between these teams, with England pushing to break deeper into the tournament and DR Congo seeking a memorable run.
Where to Watch England vs. DR Congo
The match will air on FOX in the United States. Fans can also stream it live via fubo, Fox One, or the Fox Sports app and website. New users can take advantage of fubo’s free trial to watch the action without cable.
Fubo offers over 100 live TV and sports channels, including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox, making it an ideal choice for streaming this World Cup fixture.
Kickoff Time
The England vs. DR Congo game kicks off on Wednesday, July 1, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time. It takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Other Matches Around This Time
- Belgium vs. Senegal at 4 p.m. ET on July 1
- USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 8 p.m. ET on July 1
- Spain vs. Austria at 3 p.m. ET on July 2
- Portugal vs. Croatia at 7 p.m. ET on July 2
- Switzerland vs. Third Place at 11 p.m. ET on July 2
World Cup 2026 Overview
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. For the first time, three countries jointly hold the men's tournament, spanning 16 host cities.
There will be 48 teams competing, expanding from the previous 32-team format. This means more matches, knockout rounds, and participating nations than ever before.
The 16 host cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle in the U.S.; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.
In total, 104 games will be played during the tournament, from group stages to the final, which is set for Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New York-New Jersey.
Streaming options vary but in the U.S., FOX and FS1 broadcast English-language matches, accessible through services like fubo, while Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo and Universo, streamed on Peacock and DIRECTV.
The United States automatically qualified as a host nation along with Canada and Mexico, and the team has already reached the knockout rounds.
