England face DR Congo in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, July 1, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm BST (12pm local time) at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, USA.
How to watch England vs DR Congo on TV and stream
UK viewers can watch the match live on BBC One, with coverage starting at 4pm BST for pre-match build-up. Live streaming is available via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. In the United States, English-language coverage is on FOX and the Fox Sports app, while Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and Peacock.
Radio commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT for those unable to watch.
Tournament path and team news
England topped Group L with seven points: a 4-2 win over Croatia, a 0-0 draw with Ghana, and a 2-0 victory over Panama. DR Congo advanced from Group K in third place with four points, drawing 1-1 with Portugal, losing 1-0 to Colombia, and beating Uzbekistan 3-1.
England manager Thomas Tuchel faces a right-back crisis: Reece James is injured, and Jarell Quansah is a major doubt with an ankle injury sustained against Panama. Midfielder Declan Rice is expected to return to the starting lineup.
Head-to-head record
This is the first competitive senior meeting between England and DR Congo. England's only previous match against African opposition in this tournament was a tough 0-0 draw with Ghana in the group stage.
