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England's early tournament energy gradually gave way to more pragmatic performances as the group stage concluded, yet the Three Lions still accomplished their primary goal at the 2026 World Cup.
By topping Group L, Thomas Tuchel's squad has earned a fixture against one of the remaining third-place finishers. DR Congo, however, could prove to be a stubborn obstacle, with Portugal having already been tripped up by the tenacious Leopards.
Nevertheless, expectations remain high for Tuchel's England, particularly with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane firing on all cylinders. The Three Lions possess the quality stars needed to overcome DR Congo's defensive resolve, and Tuchel is confident his side will grow stronger as the competition advances, despite two rather uninspiring group stage displays.
Ghana provided a tactical blueprint for neutralizing the former champions, and it's a model Sébastien Desabre will hope his squad can replicate in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Here's everything you need to know about watching England's round of 32 encounter.
What Time Does England vs. DR Congo Kick Off?
How to Watch England vs. DR Congo on TV, Live Stream
English fans will be ducking out of work early or rushing to their nearest screen — likely the pub — to catch Wednesday's kick-off. The knockout fixture gets underway at 5 p.m. BST and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
There will also be plenty of viewers across North America hoping to witness a major upset in Atlanta, with fans in the United States able to tune in via Fox, fuboTV and, for Spanish-speaking audiences, Telemundo.
ViX is the only option for viewers in Mexico, while Canadian fans can catch the action across various TSN channels, RDS and Crave.
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
United States | FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One |
Canada | TSN+, TSN1, TSN4, RDS, CTV, RDS App, CTV App, Crave |
Mexico | ViX Mexico |
United Kingdom | BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web |
What's Next for England, DR Congo?
A formidable round of 16 tie awaits the winner of Wednesday's Atlanta showdown. The victor will travel to Mexico City, where co-host Mexico or the defensively resolute Ecuador will be waiting.
Should England progress, fans back home will already be dreading the early alarm. The potential last-16 clash is set for 1 a.m. BST on July 6.
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While pre-tournament favourites France and Spain sit on the opposite side of the draw, Brazil — who defeated Japan to advance — and Argentina are among the possible opponents England could face in the tournament's closing stages.