England vs DR Congo LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32

Both nations are set for their first-ever competitive meeting.

The England national football team are set for a high-stakes knockout clash as they are set to face DR Congo in a Round of 32 encounter of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, USA.

England arrived for the competition with massive expectations, with manager Thomas Tuchel tasked with guiding “The Three Lions” to their second World Cup title.

They had a solid start to their campaign, securing a hard-fought victory against European heavyweights Croatia in their opening match. Despite a tough start, England eventually won the game 4-2 after a brilliant second-half outing.

England then played a disappointing 0-0 draw against Ghana. However, England comfortably won their final group stage fixture against Panama, winning 2-0, ultimately finishing at the top of Group L to easily secure their spot in the knockout rounds.

DR Congo arrives for this fixture after navigating a highly competitive group stage campaign. Marking their return to the global tournament for the first time since 1974, the Leopards have emerged as one of the tournament’s biggest surprise nations.

They played their tournament opener against Portugal, then secured an incredible 0-0 draw against heavyweights England, earning the nation’s first-ever World Cup points. Despite suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia, DR Congo maintained their composure, winning 3-1 against Uzbekistan and finishing 3rd to qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Both nations are set to clash in a competitive encounter for the first time in their history, adding immense pressure and excitement to this must-win encounter.

When and where will the England vs DR Congo match take place?

The game will start at 9:30 p.m. IST on Wednesday, 1 July, at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, USA.

Where and how to live stream the England vs DR Congo World Cup Match in India?

The match can be viewed on Unite8 Sports Network channels and streamed live on ZEE5.

Where and how to watch the England vs DR Congo game live in the UK?

The game can be viewed live in the UK on BBC One and streamed via the BBC iPlayer platform.

Where and how to watch live in the USA?

The game can be viewed live in the USA through Fox Sports Network, Peacock Premium, Fubo, and Telemundo.

Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 around the globe?

Find out the remaining countries’ Full Broadcaster List here.

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