DR Congo vs England: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for a 2026 World Cup match on July 1, 2026

DR Congo square off with England at the Atlanta Stadium in the FIFA World Cup round of 32. Harry Kane and company take on DR Congo, who are coming off a historic run. Here you can find how to watch this game live in the USA.

By Leonardo Herrera

July 01, 2026 09:00AM EDT

**© Justin Setterfield/Getty Images**Harry Kane of England

Match Summary
Match	DR Congo vs England
Tournament	2026 World Cup
Date	Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time	1:00 PM (ET) / 10:00 AM (PT)
TV Channels	FOX, Telemundo
Live Stream	Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock Premium

How to watch DR Congo vs England in the USA

Viewers in the United States can catch the action live on FOX and Telemundo through traditional cable and satellite providers.

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The game will also stream on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, and Peacock Premium. Don’t miss this thrilling matchup.

Can I watch DR Congo vs England for free?

Fans in the United States can watch this anticipated clash live on Fubo and DirecTV Stream, with both offering eligible new users a free five-day trial.

Available nationwide, both services allow viewers to follow every key moment from the opening whistle to the final result.

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Match Preview: What’s at stake?

England wrapped up a composed group stage run by finishing first with seven points, earning wins over Croatia and Panama alongside a 0-0 draw with Ghana to comfortably advance. Harry Kane and company now shift focus to a Round of 16 meeting with DR Congo.

The African side made history of their own by progressing as one of the best third-placed teams after a demanding group that included Colombia, Portugal, and Uzbekistan. Riding that breakthrough, Congo will look to keep the momentum going and challenge England with an upset bid on the big stage.

Yoane Wissa of Congo DR – Lars Baron/Getty Images

DR Congo vs England: Predicted Lineups

DR Congo (5-3-2): Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Jérôme Kapuadi, Simon Mpasi-Nzau, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Yannick Moutoussamy, Arthur Masuaku, Noah Sadiki, Grady Mbuku, Yoane Wissa, Cédric Bakambu.

England (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford, Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi, O’Reilly, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford.

What time is the DR Congo vs England match?

The match kicks off today, July 1, at 1:00 PM (ET). For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:

Eastern Time: 1:00 PM
Central Time: 12:00 PM
Mountain Time: 11:00 AM
Pacific Time: 10:00 AM

Leonardo Herrera

Leonardo Herrera is a multilingual journalist and writer at World Soccer Talk and Bolavip US, with over eight years of experience in the field. Specializing in a diverse array of sports, Leonardo covers soccer, basketball, combat sports, tennis, and motorsports. In his current role, he focuses on crafting engaging event previews, leveraging his language skills and extensive sports knowledge to enhance content accessibility for a global audience. His ability to communicate across languages makes him an invaluable asset in providing comprehensive and inclusive sports coverage.