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Where to Watch England vs. DR Congo Live: TV, Streaming, Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 32

England secured the top spot in Group L and now prepares to face DR Congo in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Three Lions started strong with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, followed by a scoreless draw against Ghana that raised some eyebrows, then finished group play with a 2-0 win over Panama.

Harry Kane leads England with three goals, while Jude Bellingham has chipped in two as the team pushes to advance beyond stages where they've recently stumbled — exiting in the quarterfinals to France in 2022 and the semifinals to Croatia in 2018.

DR Congo advanced from Group E thanks largely to a 3-1 triumph over Uzbekistan, balancing out a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia and a goalless draw with Portugal. This marks only their second World Cup appearance; their first was back in 1974.

Yoane Wissa spearheads DR Congo's offense with three goals, and defenders Chancel Mbemba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have kept Portugal from scoring. This will be their first meeting against England in World Cup history.

Broadcast and Streaming Information

The match will air on FOX in the United States, with streaming options through fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo is especially attractive since new users can take advantage of a free trial, gaining access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and more than 100 other live channels without cable.

Match Details and Kickoff Times

The England vs. DR Congo game kicks off on Wednesday, July 1, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here’s how the start time converts across U.S. time zones:

Other Matches on the World Cup Schedule

On July 1, alongside England vs. DR Congo, the schedule features Belgium vs. Senegal at 4 p.m. ET and USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 8 p.m. ET. The next day, Spain takes on Austria at 3 p.m., Portugal faces Croatia at 7 p.m., and Switzerland plays a third-place team at 11 p.m.

Key Facts About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

  • The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
  • It is the first World Cup hosted jointly by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • Matches occur in 16 host cities across North America, including Atlanta, Toronto, Mexico City, and others.
  • The event features an expanded field of 48 teams, up from 32 in past tournaments.
  • There will be 104 matches in total, covering group stages through to the final.

Watching Options for the Entire Tournament

For viewers in the U.S., FOX and FS1 broadcast English-language games, available live on platforms like fubo for those without cable. Spanish-language coverage comes via Telemundo and Universo, accessible through DIRECTV and Peacock streaming services.

The final match is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, officially called New York-New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.

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