Watch England vs. DR Congo Live: TV Channel, Start Time & Streaming Info for World Cup 2026

England earned top spot in Group L and will meet DR Congo in the Round of 32. The Three Lions started strong with a 4-2 win over Croatia, followed by a goalless draw against Ghana, and then secured their position with a 2-0 victory over Panama.

Harry Kane leads England’s scoring with three goals in the group stage, while Jude Bellingham added two, as England seeks to advance further than in past tournaments, having exited in the quarterfinals to France in 2022 and in the semifinals against Croatia in 2018.

DR Congo emerged from a tough Group E thanks to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, balancing a narrow 1-0 loss to Colombia and a scoreless draw versus Portugal. This marks only their second World Cup appearance, with their debut back in 1974.

Yoane Wissa has been a key attacker for DR Congo, netting three goals, while Chancel Mbemba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have helped maintain a defense that kept Portugal scoreless.

The two teams have never met at the World Cup before. England hopes to push into the later rounds this time, while DR Congo aims to create history with a memorable tournament run.

Where to Watch England vs. DR Congo

TV Channel: FOX (United States)
Live Stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

The match will air on FOX in the U.S., with streaming options available through FOX's platforms. Fubo is a solid choice for watching live, offering a free trial for new users, letting you stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and over 100 other channels without cable.

Match Start Time

The England vs. DR Congo clash kicks off on Wednesday, July 1, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here's the schedule across U.S. time zones:

Other World Cup Matches on July 1 & 2

All times are Eastern Time.

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 team

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be hosted by three countries simultaneously: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It’s the first time the tournament is spread across these three nations.

Matches take place in 16 host cities across North America, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

Teams and Format

This edition features an expanded field of 48 teams, up from 32 in previous years. More teams mean more matches and knockout rounds than ever before.

The 48 participating countries include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.

Match Count and Streaming Options

A total of 104 games will take place during the tournament, covering group stages through to the final.

You can stream matches depending on language and broadcast rights. In the U.S., English-language coverage appears on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts will be on Telemundo and Universo, streamable on Peacock and DIRECTV.

Final Match Details

The World Cup final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium).

United States Participation

The U.S. automatically qualified as one of the host countries, along with Canada and Mexico, and has advanced to the knockout rounds.