How to Watch England vs DR Congo: TV Info, Kickoff Time & Streaming for World Cup Last-32 Match
England is set to take on DR Congo in the World Cup 2026 round of 32, with Thomas Tuchel’s squad facing a challenging opponent in their first knockout encounter.
The Three Lions secured their spot at the top of Group L after a steady finish against Panama. Their reward is a clash with DR Congo, who sneaked into the knockout rounds by finishing third in Group K, courtesy of a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.
England began the tournament strongly, beating Croatia 4-2, but their performances versus Ghana and Panama have lacked spark. A strong showing here could reset the tone for the rest of the competition.
DR Congo will test England's mettle, having impressed with a draw against Portugal and a solid win over Uzbekistan under coach Sebastien Desabre.
Match Details
- Date & Time: Wednesday, 1 July, 5pm BST (12pm ET)
- Venue: Atlanta Stadium
Where to Watch
In the UK, the match will air live on BBC One and stream via BBC iPlayer.
Next Opponent
The victor will face Mexico, who secured a 2-0 win over Ecuador. That match is scheduled for Monday, 6 July (Sunday, 5 July local time) in Mexico City.
Team Updates
For England, defender Reece James remains sidelined, still battling to recover. Jarell Quansah is doubtful after leaving the Panama match early due to injury. Possible changes include Djed Spence stepping in at right-back or Ezri Konsa shifting there with John Stones moving into central defense. Declan Rice is expected back, and both Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford aim to start following promising displays.
DR Congo comes without new injury issues, likely featuring familiar Premier League faces such as Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, and Yoane Wissa.
