How to Watch England vs DR Congo: TV Channel, Kickoff Time, and Streaming Info for World Cup Last-32 Match

England takes on DR Congo in the World Cup 2026 last-32 stage, with Thomas Tuchel's squad facing a challenging opponent in their first knockout match. The Three Lions secured the top spot in Group L after their final group match against Panama, setting up a clash with DR Congo, who finished third in Group K thanks to a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan.

England began the tournament strongly, beating Croatia 4-2, but their performances against Ghana and Panama haven't been as convincing. They will want to make a strong impression as the knockout rounds begin. Meanwhile, DR Congo, led by Sebastien Desabre, showed resilience with a draw against Portugal and a solid win over Uzbekistan, promising a tough contest.

Match Details: Date, Time, and Venue

The match kicks off at 5pm BST (12pm ET) on Wednesday, 1 July at Atlanta Stadium.

Where to Watch England vs DR Congo

In the United Kingdom, the game will be broadcast live on BBC One and available to stream via BBC iPlayer.

Next Opponent for the Winner

The victor of this encounter will face Mexico, who defeated Ecuador 2-0. That following match is scheduled for Monday, 6 July (Sunday, 5 July local time) in Mexico City.

Team Updates and Possible Line-ups

For England, defender Reece James remains sidelined, still recovering and unlikely to feature further in the tournament. Jarell Quansah is doubtful after leaving the Panama match early due to injury. Options include Djed Spence potentially taking the right-back role or Ezri Konsa shifting there with John Stones slotting in at center-back. Declan Rice is expected to return, while Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford aim to start following solid showings in the last group game.

DR Congo have no fresh injury issues since their win over Uzbekistan. Coach Desabre will probably rely on familiar Premier League players such as Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, and Yoane Wissa.