England v DR Congo: Kick-off Time & TV Channel
TL;DR — the quick answers
- Kick-off
- BST · Wednesday 1 July 2026
- UK TV channel
- To be confirmed
- Live stream (free)
- BBC iPlayer or ITVX
- In 4K?
- No — HD only
England v DR Congo is on To be confirmed, kick-off 17:00 UK time on Wednesday 1 July 2026. Stream it free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX.
Not in 4K: this match is on To be confirmed in HD. The BBC's 4K UHD feed covers selected BBC One matches only.
- Match
England v DR Congo 
- Competition
- 2026 FIFA World Cup · Round of 32
- Date
- Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Kick-off (UK)
- BST
- TV channel
- To be confirmed
- Free stream
- BBC iPlayer or ITVX
How to watch England v DR Congo
The match is free-to-air on To be confirmed, streaming free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX (a valid UK TV Licence is required to watch live).
Want the best picture overall? The BBC's 4K matches are on iPlayer — see our 4K device guide for which streamers actually support it.
England v DR Congo: your questions
What channel is England v DR Congo on?
England v DR Congo is live on To be confirmed, streamed free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX.
What time does England v DR Congo kick off?
Kick-off is 17:00 UK time (BST) on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
How can I watch England v DR Congo online for free?
Stream it free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX, provided you have a valid UK TV Licence.
Is England v DR Congo on in 4K?
No. This match is on To be confirmed in HD; the BBC's 4K UHD feed covers selected BBC One matches only.