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England vs Congo DR Competition – 2026 World Cup Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Date: 1st July 2026 Kick-off time – 17:00 GMT
Wednesday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta brings England face to face with Congo DR in a Round of 32 tie that represents a significant opportunity for the Three Lions to make a deep run in this tournament. England topped Group L on seven points, showing consistent quality throughout the group stage. Congo DR came through Group K in third place on four points, advancing as one of the best third-placed teams thanks to a strong final-day win. England will be heavy favourites, but Congo DR showed against Portugal that they are capable of competing with anyone.
England arrived at this World Cup with expectation and have largely lived up to it. Their most recent outing was a comfortable 2–0 win away against Panama on 27th June — a controlled performance that secured top spot in Group L and set up this knockout tie. Prior to that, a goalless draw at home to Ghana on 23rd June was a more cautious display, with England satisfied to protect their lead at the top. Earlier in this run, a 4–2 home win over Croatia on 17th June was their most complete performance of the tournament, full of attacking intent and individual quality. A 3–0 home win over Costa Rica on 10th June and a 1–0 home win over New Zealand on 6th June in pre-tournament friendlies completed an encouraging build-up. England finished Group L top on seven points with a goal difference of +4, one point clear of Croatia in second.
Congo DR’s journey to the last thirty-two has been a remarkable one. Their most recent outing was a 3–1 win at home against Uzbekistan on 28th June — a result that confirmed their place as one of the best third-placed teams and capped a tournament that exceeded expectations. Prior to that, they lost 1–0 away to Colombia on 24th June, and before that they held Portugal to a 1–1 draw on 17th June in one of the group stage results of the tournament. Earlier in this run, a 2–1 defeat at home to Chile on 9th June and a 0–0 draw at home to Denmark on 3rd June in friendlies round out a sequence of one win, two draws and two losses. Congo DR have nothing to lose here — and that freedom can be dangerous.
These two nations have never previously met — there is no head-to-head history between England and Congo DR.
In the UK, the match is live on BBC One and available to stream via BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Web, with radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. In Congo DR, the game is broadcast on Tele Congo, RTNC, and Startimes World Football. US viewers can catch the action on FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo.
Lineups & Injuries
England (4-2-3-1) Pickford, Quansah, Konsa, Guéhi, O’Reilly, Anderson, Rogers, Saka, Bellingham, Rashford, Kane
Congo DR (4-4-2) Mpasi-Nzau, Masuaku, Tuanzebe, Mbemba, Wan-Bissaka, Cipenga, Sadiki, Moutoussamy, Mbuku, Bakambu, Wissa
Group L Table
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
England Form
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | Panama | 0–2 | England | World Cup | 27-06-26 |
| 🤝 | England | 0–0 | Ghana | World Cup | 23-06-26 |
| ✅ | England | 4–2 | Croatia | World Cup | 17-06-26 |
| ✅ | England | 3–0 | Costa Rica | Friendly | 10-06-26 |
| ✅ | England | 1–0 | New Zealand | Friendly | 06-06-26 |
Group K Table
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 5 |
| 3 | Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
Congo DR Form
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | D.R. Congo | 3–1 | Uzbekistan | World Cup | 28-06-26 |
| ❌ | Colombia | 1–0 | D.R. Congo | World Cup | 24-06-26 |
| 🤝 | Portugal | 1–1 | D.R. Congo | World Cup | 17-06-26 |
| ❌ | D.R. Congo | 1–2 | Chile | Friendly | 09-06-26 |
| 🤝 | D.R. Congo | 0–0 | Denmark | Friendly | 03-06-26 |
Head-to-Head
No previous meetings on record between these sides.
TV Listings / Streaming
| Country | Channel |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web, BBC Radio 5 Live |
| Ireland Republic | RTE 2, BBC One, RTE Player, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live |
| Congo DR | Tele Congo, RTNC, Startimes World Football, StarTimes App |
| USA | FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One |
| Germany | Das Erste, ORF eins, SRF zwei, MagentaTV |
| France | M6, beIN Sports 1, M6+, myCANAL |
| Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand |
| Canada | TSN+, TSN1, RDS, CTV |
| Spain | DAZN Spain, DAZN Mundial, Movistar+ |
| Netherlands | NPO 1, NPO Start, Ziggo Go |
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