How to Watch England vs. DR Congo: World Cup Round of 32 Live Stream and TV Info
England, having topped Group L, face DR Congo in the World Cup's Round of 32. The Three Lions started strong with a 4-2 win over Croatia, then drew 0-0 with Ghana, raising some doubts, but ended group play with a solid 2-0 victory against Panama. Harry Kane has been impressive, scoring three goals so far, while Jude Bellingham has chipped in two. England aims to advance beyond previous quarterfinal and semifinal exits in 2022 and 2018.
DR Congo advanced from Group E, beating Uzbekistan 3-1, offsetting a 1-0 loss to Colombia and a goalless draw against Portugal. This is only their second World Cup appearance since their debut in 1974. Yoane Wissa leads their attack with three goals, supported by defenders Chancel Mbemba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who 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 with an unexpected run.
Where to Watch England vs. DR Congo
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Streaming: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website
FOX broadcasts the match in the United States, and you can stream it via their platforms. Fubo is a top choice, offering new users a free trial to watch ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 channels without cable.
Match Time Details
The game kicks off on Wednesday, July 1, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are the start times across US time zones:
Other Matches Around the Same Time
All times are Eastern.
- July 1, 12 p.m. - England vs. DR Congo
- July 1, 4 p.m. - Belgium vs. Senegal
- July 1, 8 p.m. - USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- July 2, 3 p.m. - Spain vs. Austria
- July 2, 7 p.m. - Portugal vs. Croatia
- July 2, 11 p.m. - Switzerland vs. 3rd Place
2026 FIFA World Cup Overview
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and marks the first time the tournament is hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place in 16 cities across these countries.
The U.S. venues include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle. In Canada, Toronto and Vancouver host games. Mexican cities Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey complete the list.
This edition expands to 48 teams, up from 32, allowing more countries and matches. Among the competitors are notable nations such as Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Mexico, USA, and many others.
The tournament features 104 matches covering group stages and knockouts, culminating in the final at the New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) on July 19.
Streaming and Broadcast Info
In the U.S., English-language coverage is on FOX and FS1, available via streaming services like fubo. Spanish speakers can watch on Telemundo and Universo through platforms including Peacock and DIRECTV. Availability depends on the match and language preferences.
