England vs DR Congo FIFA World Cup 2026 game on demand: How to watch full match replay and highlights

If you missed the Round of 32 battle between Englands and DR Congo in Atlanta, you don't have to stay in the dark. Because the final whistle has just blown, official highlight packages are dropping right now.

To catch all the goals, near-misses, and crucial VAR decisions, your best bet is to look directly to FOX's premium World Cup coverage. As the exclusive English-language broadcaster for the tournament in the United States, they provide the quickest and highest-quality recaps available.

For a complete, updated directory of where to stream on-demand game footage, check out Goal's comprehensive guide on how to watch full match replays and highlights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This hub will keep you completely up to speed on every single matchday as the tournament progresses.

How to watch England vs DR Congo with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

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Who are the FOX pundits and commentary team?

Darren Fletcher is on play-by-play duties. Former England international and Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves provides color commentary. Geoff Shreeves is stationed on the touchline to provide live updates, injury reports, and managerial reactions.

FOX's studio coverage for this high-stakes knockout game features their headline tournament desk. Rebecca Lowe anchors the pre-match, halftime, and post-match analysis. Longtime focal voice of FOX Sports soccer coverage Alexi Lalas is joined Thierry Henry who brings his tactical insights as an elite former striker and Zlatan Ibrahimović, who provides his own unfiltered perspective

England vs DR Congo lineups

4-2-3-1

England

ENG

Formation

DR Congo

COD

4-3-3

1J. Pickford6M. Guehi3N. O'Reilly2E. Konsa25D. Spence8E. Anderson4D. Rice11M. Rashford10J. Bellingham20N. Madueke9H. Kane1L. Mpasi-Nzau2A. Wan-Bissaka4A. Tuanzebe26A. Masuaku22C. Mbemba14N. Sadiki6N. Mukau8S. Moutoussamy20Y. Wissa9B. Cipenga7N. Mbuku

DR Congo

COD

4-2-3-1

ENGCOD

Starting XI

• 1

  J. Pickford

  7.0
  1

  L. Mpasi-Nzau

  6.5
• 6

  M. Guehi

  7.0
  2

  A. Wan-Bissaka

  6.2
• 3

  N. O'Reilly

  7.0
  4

  A. Tuanzebe

  6.1
• 2

  E. Konsa

  7.0
  26

  A. Masuaku

  J. Kayembe Ditu 89'

  6.0
• 25

  D. Spence

  E. Eze 70'

  6.3
  22

  CC. Mbemba

  6.5
• 8

  E. Anderson

  7.3
  14

  N. Sadiki

  6.0
• 4

  D. Rice

  J. Stones 90'

  7.3
  6

  N. Mukau

  E. Kayembe 76'

  6.6
• 11

  M. Rashford

  A. Gordon 60'
  8

  S. Moutoussamy

  F. Mayele 89'

  6.4
• 10

  J. Bellingham

  6.5
  20

  Y. Wissa

  6.3
• 20

  N. Madueke

  B. Saka 60'
  9

  B. Cipenga

  T. Bongonda 76'

  7.3
• 9

  CH. Kane

  2

  8.6
  7

  N. Mbuku

  M. Elia 64'

  7.0

Substitutes

• 18

  A. Gordon

  M. Rashford 60'

  2

  7.3
  16

  T. Fayulu
• 12

  T. Chalobah
  15

  A. Tshibola
• 16

  K. Mainoo
  24

  G. Kalulu
• 13

  D. Henderson
  18

  C. Pickel
• 21

  E. Eze

  D. Spence 70'

  6.4
  3

  S. Kapuadi
• 24

  R. James
  21

  M. Epolo
• 23

  J. Trafford
  11

  G. Kakuta
• 22

  I. Toney
  19

  F. Mayele

  S. Moutoussamy 89'

  6.0
• 15

  D. Burn
  13

  M. Elia

  N. Mbuku 64'

  5.6
• 26

  J. Quansah
  5

  D. Batubinsika
• 19

  O. Watkins
  17

  C. Bakambu
• 17

  M. Rogers
  25

  E. Kayembe

  N. Mukau 76'

  5.7
• 14

  J. Henderson
  10

  T. Bongonda

  B. Cipenga 76'

  5.8
• 5

  J. Stones

  D. Rice 90'

  6.0
  23

  S. Banza
• 7

  B. Saka

  N. Madueke 60'

  6.3
  12

  J. Kayembe Ditu

  A. Masuaku 89'

  6.0

Manager

• T. Tuchel

• S. Desabre

England vs DR Congo Live Streams

England vs DR Congo is available to watch live in the United States on FOX and Telemundo. There are several streaming services that carry these channels - among them is Fubo who offer new customers a free five day trial.

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Can I watch England vs DR Congo for free?

Yes, if you are in the United States, you can watch the England vs. DR Congo World Cup match completely free of charge. Since the game is being broadcast on major national networks rather than premium cable channels, you have two excellent $0 options depending on how you prefer to watch: free trials from live TV streaming platforms like Fubo and DirecTV or over-the-air with a digital antenna for TV viewers.

For a full breakdown of kickoff times, exact local channel numbers in your city, and a step-by-step setup guide, check out GOAL's England vs DR Congo free stream guide.

England vs DR Congo Match Preview

England and DR Congo meet in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 1, with a place in the last 16 on the line.

Thomas Tuchel's side finished top of Group L with seven points, beating Croatia 4-2 on matchday one before drawing 0-0 with Ghana and closing out the group stage with a 2-0 win over Panama. Jude Bellingham has been the standout performer, finishing the Panama match with the most key passes, most completed dribbles, most tackles, a goal and an assist across 70 impressive minutes.

Match Details

World Cup - Final Stage

Atlanta Stadium

England carry questions into the knockout rounds, though. Bukayo Saka has played a bit-part role so far, with Gary Neville among those voicing concern over the Arsenal forward's physical condition. There is also a right-back problem that Tuchel will need to manage, with Djed Spence potentially set to start in that position after injuries reduced England's options at the back.

DR Congo arrive in Atlanta having secured their place in the knockout rounds for the first time in their history. Sébastien Desabre's side came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their final group game, with Yoane Wissa in lethal form after netting three of the Leopards' four group-stage goals. Before that, they drew 1-1 with Portugal and lost narrowly 1-0 to Colombia.

Desabre has built a side that is hard to break down, with captain Chancel Mbemba anchoring the defence alongside Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe and Arthur Masuaku. England will need patience and precision to find a way through.

Form

England lived up to their pre-tournament billing by remaining undefeated and topping Group L with 7 points. While it wasn't always flashy, Tuchel's side showed defensive stability and clinical finishing when it mattered most.

Matchday 1: England 4-2 Croatia – A chaotic, high-scoring opening match in Dallas. Marcus Rashford and the English attack put on a masterclass to overpower the veteran Croatian side in a crucial opening statement.

Matchday 2: England 0-0 Ghana – A highly tactical and tense affair in Boston. Ghana’s rigid defensive block frustrated the Three Lions, forcing England to settle for a hard-fought point.

Matchday 3: Panama 0-2 England – Facing a gritty Panama side in New Jersey, England turned on the style in the second half. Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute, and captain Harry Kane added a security goal five minutes later to comfortably seal first place in the group.

ENG - Form

AllHome

W1-0

W3-0

W4-2

D0-0

W0-2

Goal Scored (Conceded)

10/2

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

1/5

COD - Form

AllAway

D0-0

L1-2

D1-1

L1-0

W3-1

Goal Scored (Conceded)

5/5

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Sébastien Desabre's DR Congo squad captured the hearts of fans by navigating a brutally difficult Group K. Showing immense mental toughness, they fought through a murderers' row of opponents to claim 4 points and advance.

Matchday 1: Portugal 1-1 DR Congo – A monumental shock on opening night in Houston. The Leopards went toe-to-toe with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, earning a massive, well-deserved point.

Matchday 2: Colombia 1-0 DR Congo – A heartbreakingly narrow defeat in Guadalajara. Despite matching the South Americans physically, a single lapse in concentration cost them the game.

Matchday 3: DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan – Facing a must-win scenario in Atlanta and falling behind 1-0 early to Eldor Shomurodov, the Leopards roared back in the second half. Yoane Wissa converted a 68th-minute penalty, Fiston Mayele snatched the lead in the 78th, and Wissa put the exclamation point on a historic comeback with a stoppage-time strike.

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How to watch on the big screen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What stadium is England vs DR Congo being played at?

The match is being played at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

While it is widely known as the Mercedes-Benz Stadium (home to the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS's Atlanta United), it is officially referred to as "Atlanta Stadium" during the tournament due to FIFA's strict corporate sponsorship regulations.

Have England and DR Congo ever played each other before?

The two national teams have never faced each other in senior international football, whether in a World Cup, a minor tournament, or even an international friendly. This remains true even looking back to when the nation competed under the name Zaire.

While the Three Lions have a completely clean slate against the Leopards, England boasts an impressive historical record against African opposition on the world stage. England has never lost to an African nation at a World Cup, holding a record of 5 wins and 4 draws from 9 matches. In those 9 tournament matchups, England has kept 7 clean sheets, conceding just 3 goals in total.

The last time England faced a CAF team in the World Cup knockout rounds was in 2022, when they defeated Senegal 3–0 in the Round of 16.

What channel number is FOX in my market?

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