World Cup 2026 · Group L
What time is England vs Congo DR at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-06-28 04:20 UTC·auto-refreshed
England
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Congo DR
England
VS Congo DR
England vs Congo DR kicks off Wed 01 Jul at 21:30 IST / 12:00 ET / 17:00 BST, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia. Group L.
Form & ranking
England arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 42 places above Congo DR. England sit 4th in the world; Congo DR are 46th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-28 04:20 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 12:00 | Wed 01 Jul |
| CT | US Central | 11:00 | Wed 01 Jul |
| PT | US Pacific | 09:00 | Wed 01 Jul |
| BST | UK | 17:00 | Wed 01 Jul |
| CET | Central Europe | 18:00 | Wed 01 Jul |
| IST | India | 21:30 | Wed 01 Jul |
| GST | Gulf | 20:00 | Wed 01 Jul |
| JST | Japan | 01:00+1 | Thu 02 Jul |
| AEST | Australia East | 02:00+1 | Thu 02 Jul |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 21:30 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 21:30 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 12:00 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 17:00 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 12:00 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 02:00+1 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 20:00 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
Latest England & Congo DR news
Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group L |
|---|---|
| England (FIFA rank) | 4 |
| Congo DR (FIFA rank) | 46 |
| Stadium | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| City | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-07-01T16:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Group L standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England • | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 | 4 | W 2-0 v PAN |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 11 | W 2-1 v GHA |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 74 | L 1-2 v CRO |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 33 | L 0-2 v ENG |
Top two (red bar) qualify; third place (shaded) may advance among the best eight. Last = most recent result; Next = upcoming opponent.
What is at stake
- England have secured a top-two finish.
Other Group L fixtures
| Wed 17 Jun | England vs Croatia | 4-2 |
| Wed 17 Jun | Ghana vs Panama | 1-0 |
| Tue 23 Jun | England vs Ghana | 0-0 |
| Tue 23 Jun | Panama vs Croatia | 0-1 |
| Sat 27 Jun | Croatia vs Ghana | 2-1 |
| Sat 27 Jun | Panama vs England | 0-2 |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →