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

England secured first place in Group L and now prepares to meet DR Congo in the Round of 32. The Three Lions began the tournament with a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia. They then drew 0-0 with Ghana, which left some doubts about their form, before finishing group play strong with a 2-0 victory against Panama.

Harry Kane leads England’s scoring with three goals in the group stage, while Jude Bellingham has contributed two. England is aiming to push deeper into the tournament after recent exits: a quarterfinal loss to France in 2022 and a semifinal defeat by Croatia in 2018.

DR Congo’s Road to the Knockout Stage

DR Congo advanced from a tough Group E thanks to a key 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan. This result balanced out their 1-0 loss to Colombia and a goalless draw with Portugal. This will only be DR Congo’s second World Cup appearance since their debut in 1974.

Yoane Wissa has been their main attacking threat with three goals. On defense, Chancel Mbemba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have helped keep Portugal from scoring during their group match. Both teams meet at the World Cup for the first time, with England looking to break through to later rounds and DR Congo eager to make history.

Broadcast and Streaming Details for England vs. DR Congo

TV Channel: FOXLive Stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

The match will air on FOX across the United States, with streaming available on Fox's platforms. For viewers without cable, the streaming service fubo offers the best experience, including a free trial for new users. Fubo streams ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other live channels, making it an excellent option to watch this World Cup match.

Match Start Time

The kickoff for England vs. DR Congo is set for Wednesday, July 1, at 12 p.m. ET. The venue is Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Upcoming World Cup Matches

All times are Eastern.

• Wednesday, July 1:England vs. DR Congo (12 p.m.)Belgium vs. Senegal (4 p.m.)USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (8 p.m.)
• Thursday, July 2:Spain vs. Austria (3 p.m.)Portugal vs. Croatia (7 p.m.)Switzerland vs. 3rd Place (11 p.m.)

2026 FIFA World Cup Facts

• The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Matches will be held across 16 cities in these three countries, with Atlanta among the U.S. host cities.
• This tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32, resulting in more games and knockout matches.
• In total, there will be 104 matches played during the event.
• Streaming options vary but include FOX and FS1 in English on services like fubo, and Telemundo with Peacock for Spanish-language coverage.
• The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the MetLife Stadium in New York-New Jersey.
• The United States qualified automatically as one of the host nations, along with Canada and Mexico.