How to watch England vs DR Congo live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

On Jun 30, 2026

After grinding their way through the group stage at the 2026 World Cup, England hope the knockout rounds are a new frontier for better (and more open) attacking football, beginning with their round of 32 showdown against DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday.

WATCH — England vs DR Congo

The Three Lions scored four goals in their opening win over Croatia, but failed to find the back of the net against Ghana (0-0 draw) and needed more than an hour to break through against Panama (2-0 victory), a pair of stodgy defensive sides that made life difficult at the best of times. That still adds up to seven out of nine points, though, putting Thomas Tuchel’s side first in Group L and setting them on a favorable path into the quarterfinals (Mexico or Ecuador would be next in the round of 16).

DR Congo reached the knockouts for the first time ever (only their second time in the World Cup, previously as Zaire) by picking up four points and finishing 3rd in Group K. Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa scored three of the Leopards’ four goals during the group stage, as they drew Portugal 1-1, lost 1-0 to Colombia and beat Uzbekistan 3-1 on the final day.

How to watch England vs DR Congo live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 12 pm ET Wednesday, July 1
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta
TV Channel: Telemundo
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock, en Espanol

QUESTIONABLE: Reece James (hamstring), Jarell Quansah (ankle)

DR Congo team news, focus

No injuries to report.

England vs DR Congo prediction

England will be hoping for more time and space to attack, but they aren’t likely to find it against DR Congo, who had just 25 and 36 percent of possession against Portugal and Colombia, respectively. It’ll be another test of breaking down the low block, only this time an early goal will set them on their way. England 3-1 DR Congo.

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