England take on DR Congo in the World Cup 2026 round of 32 on Wednesday, July 1, with the Three Lions aiming to secure a spot in the round of 16. The match kicks off at 5pm BST (12pm local time) at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, USA.
TV coverage and live stream
UK viewers can watch the match free-to-air on BBC One, with coverage starting at 4pm BST. Live streaming is available via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. In the US, English-language coverage is on FOX or the Fox Sports app, while Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and Peacock.
Radio commentary
Full live radio commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT across the UK.
Group stage performance
England topped Group L with seven points, beating Croatia 4-2, drawing 0-0 with Ghana, and defeating Panama 2-0. DR Congo finished third in Group K with four points, drawing 1-1 with Portugal, losing 1-0 to Colombia, and beating Uzbekistan 3-1.
Team news and injuries
Thomas Tuchel faces a defensive issue at right-back, with Reece James ruled out and Jarell Quansah doubtful after an ankle injury. Declan Rice is expected to return to the starting XI.
Head-to-head record
This is the first competitive senior international meeting between England and DR Congo. England previously faced African opposition Ghana in the group stage.
