England's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign continues with a knockout match against DR Congo on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The team secured their group stage passage after defeating Panama in New Jersey over the weekend. For fans who cannot watch on BBC, Amazon Prime Video offers an alternative way to stream the game for free.
Prime Video's World Cup Coverage
Amazon's streaming service is broadcasting more than 50 key matches throughout the tournament, including vital knockout ties and the final on July 19. Prime Video also provides a catch-up facility with full matches available on-demand, enabling members to watch games that took place overnight. There is also a dedicated highlights platform, showcasing the best moments from every match – including those originally aired on BBC – alongside a daily highlights programme and classic encounters, making Prime Video the go-to destination for World Cup coverage.
Free Trial for ITVX Premium
Prime Video is offering live and on-demand games from the FIFA World Cup for free with a seven-day trial of ITVX Premium. This also includes highlights of every game and full classic matches. After the free trial, ITVX Premium will renew at the usual £5.99 per month, providing access to the biggest knockout games through to the final. All content can be streamed on devices including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets or laptops.
England's Road Ahead
England's passage through the World Cup group stage was secured when they defeated Panama, but now the real work begins. As they head into knockouts, they'll first be taking on DR Congo. After that, if they win the game, they'll either be battling it out with Mexico or Ecuador. Supporters will be eager to see more attacking play after the disappointment of a goalless draw with Ghana.
Viewer Praise for ITV Coverage
Among those tuning in via Prime Video's ITVX channel, viewers have been heaping praise on ITV's World Cup coverage. Writing on X, one supporter said: "ITV [is] in a different league. It's not even close." Another added: "ITV coverage of the World Cup has been great and the highlights are amazing." However, the same fan raised doubts over the commentator selections, questioning: "Why for the matches we can't watch live are you having the best commentators like Drury, Alan Smith but on prime time matches where we watch live, it's Dixon." While another remarked: "ITVs coverage has really been much better than BBC for this tournament."
Additional Offers
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