England vs DR Congo TV Details, Start Time & Date

England have made it safely through to the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup by securing seven points from their three matches to finish top of Group L and their next challenge is a clash with DR Congo.

The African side qualified as one of the best eight third-place finishers, having earned four points in a challenging Group K, where they finished behind Colombia and Portugal. If you're planning to follow the action, we at Betfred Insights have pulled together everything you need to know about where to watch England vs DR Congo on TV.

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What date is the England vs DR Congo World Cup Match?

England take on DR Congo on Wednesday, 1 July at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States.

Home to NFL team the Atlanta Falcons and MLS team Atlanta United, the venue will be known as Atlanta Stadium during the tournament.

It has a capacity of 67,382 for World Cup matches and has a retractable roof and a temporary grass pitch.

DR Congo already have experience of playing at the stadium as their final group match was held there as they came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and earn their place in the knockout stages.

England will be experiencing their fourth different venue of the tournament, having played their three group matches in Massachusetts, Texas and New Jersey.

What time does England vs DR Congo kick off in the World Cup?

The England vs DR Congo match kicks off earlier than the majority of World Cup matches have at 5pm BST on Wednesday, which is midday local time.

What TV Channel is showing the England vs DR Congo World Cup Match in the UK?

The England vs DR Congo match is being shown on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.

The BBC One channel number varies by provider:

SkyQ/Sky+: 101 (HD)
Virgin Media: 101 (HD)
BT TV/EE TV: 101 (HD) or 1 (SD)

Can I watch the England vs DR Congo World Cup match on a Live Stream?

Anyone with a TV licence in the UK can watch the game live on the BBC iPlayer platform. You will need to register for a free account.

Where can I watch highlights of England vs DR Congo?

There will be a number of options available for match highlights, with highlights of all 104 matches at the tournament available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX, as well as their respective X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok channels.

Where can I bet on England vs DR Congo in the World Cup?

You can bet on this match with us at Betfred. Click this link to browse the England vs DR Congo Odds. We will also have full match previews and Bet Builder tips for every game on the Betfred Insights World Cup Hub page.