How to Watch England vs. DR Congo: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 32
England secured the top spot in Group L after a strong group stage showing: a 4-2 win over Croatia, a goalless draw against Ghana, and a 2-0 victory versus Panama. Harry Kane leads with three goals while Jude Bellingham has added two, as England aims to surpass their recent exits in the 2018 semifinals and 2022 quarterfinals.
DR Congo advanced from Group E by defeating Uzbekistan 3-1, drawing 0-0 with Portugal, and losing narrowly to Colombia 1-0. This marks only their second World Cup appearance since 1974. Yoane Wissa spearheads their attack with three goals, while defenders Chancel Mbemba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have helped keep Portugal scoreless.
The teams meet at the World Cup for the first time, with England eager to push deeper into the tournament and DR Congo looking to create history in their rare appearance.
Where to Watch England vs. DR Congo
The match will be broadcast on FOX in the United States. Fans can also stream the game live via platforms like fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo offers a free trial for new users, letting viewers access FOX and other major sports channels without cable.
Match Details and Kickoff Time
The clash is set for Wednesday, July 1, kicking off at 12 p.m. Eastern Time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are the kickoff times across U.S. zones:
- Eastern Time: 12 p.m.
- Central Time: 11 a.m.
- Mountain Time: 10 a.m.
- Pacific Time: 9 a.m.
Other Matches Around This Time
On the same day, expect these games (all times Eastern):
- Belgium vs. Senegal at 4 p.m.
- USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 8 p.m.
The following day features Spain vs. Austria, Portugal vs. Croatia, and Switzerland competing for third place.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, spread across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico — a first for the men's tournament to be co-hosted by three nations. The competition expanded to 48 teams, increasing the number of matches to 104.
Host cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
Watching the 2026 World Cup
In the U.S., English broadcasts are mainly on FOX and FS1, accessible through fubo for those without cable. Spanish coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo and streams via Peacock and DIRECTV.
The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium (branded as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event).
