England vs DR Congo: TV Channel, Live Stream, Kick-Off Time & Team News | 2026 World Cup

The clash between England and DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 will take place on July 1, 2026, at 17:00 local time at Atlanta Stadium. Fans can catch all the action live through various broadcasters worldwide.

International Broadcast Partners

The match will be shown across many countries on popular sports networks. For example, BBC One via BBC iPlayer in Great Britain, FOX Network and Fox Sports in the USA, beIN Sports covering several Middle Eastern and North African countries, TSN in Canada, and SuperSport in Africa. Other broadcasters include SBS in Australia, DAZN in Andorra and Italy, as well as CCTV-5 in China. Many nations rely on their local sports channels or streaming platforms to bring the game live.

Watching with a VPN

Geo-restrictions might limit access to some streams depending on your location. Using a VPN like ExpressVPN or NordVPN helps bypass these blocks by connecting you to servers in countries where the match airs. Clear your browser cache after switching servers to avoid location errors, then visit the broadcaster's site or app to stream safely.

How to Watch on a Big Screen

Live football feels better on a large TV. Android-based smart TVs and devices such as Amazon Fire Stick or Google Chromecast support VPN apps directly. Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles usually do not; instead, use Smart DNS settings or cast the stream from a VPN-enabled phone or computer for the best experience.

Team Lineups and Managers

England’s squad looks set with Jordan Pickford guarding the net, a back four featuring Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, and Nico O’Reilly. Midfield roles go to Declan Rice, returning after a calf issue, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, and Bukayo Saka, supporting striker Harry Kane. No injuries or suspensions have been confirmed.

DR Congo’s side includes Lionel Mpasi-Nzau in goal, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, and Arthur Masuaku in defense. Brian Cipenga and Samuel Moutoussamy hold midfield, flanked by Nathanael Mbuku and Noah Sadiki, while Cedric Bakambu and Yoane Wissa lead the attack. The team reports no absences due to injury or suspension.

Form Guide

England comes into this match having won four of their last five games, including a strong 4-2 opening win over Croatia and a solid defensive display versus Panama. They scored 10 goals and conceded just two in those matches. DR Congo recorded two wins, two draws, and one loss in their recent five, with a key 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan sealing their progress. They scored five goals and conceded four.

Head-to-Head Record

No official competitive encounters between England and DR Congo exist to date, making this a fresh matchup in World Cup history.

Group Stage Recap

• England topped Group L.
• DR Congo advanced from Group K in third place.