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How to Watch England vs. DR Congo: World Cup Round of 32 Live Stream, TV Channel, and Start Time

The upcoming match between England and DR Congo will decide who moves forward from the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England topped Group L after beating Croatia 4-2, drawing 0-0 with Ghana, and defeating Panama 2-0. Harry Kane is leading England’s attack with three goals, supported by Jude Bellingham's two strikes.

DR Congo advanced from Group E, securing a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan, a narrow 1-0 loss to Colombia, and a goalless draw with Portugal. This marks only their second appearance at the World Cup since 1974. Yoane Wissa has been key upfront 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 two teams. England aims to surpass recent disappointments, while DR Congo looks to make history with a strong tournament run.

Broadcast Details for England vs. DR Congo

  • TV Channel: FOX (United States)
  • Live Stream: Available on fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app and website

FOX will air the match in the U.S., and streaming options include the Fox Sports app and the fubo streaming service, which offers a free trial for new users. Fubo streams major channels like ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox, making it a convenient choice for live sports without cable.

Match Date and Kickoff Times

The game kicks off on Wednesday, July 1, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time. It will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here’s how kickoff times translate across U.S. time zones:

Other Matches on July 1 and 2

  • July 1: Belgium vs. Senegal (4 p.m.), USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (8 p.m.)
  • 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 Overview

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and is hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—the first time three countries share hosting duties. Matches are spread across 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

This edition expands the field to 48 teams, up from 32, allowing more nations to compete and increasing the total matches to 104.

Participating Teams Include:

Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan.

Watching the 2026 World Cup

In the U.S., English-language broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, accessible via cable or streaming services like fubo. Spanish broadcasts are available on Telemundo and Universo, also streamable through platforms such as Peacock and DIRECTV.

The final will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known for the tournament as New York-New Jersey Stadium.

The U.S. team is in the knockout stage, having qualified automatically as one of the host nations along with Canada and Mexico.

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