- Stage
- R32
- Date
- Capacity
- 71K
- Roof
- Indoor
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Wed, Jul 1, 12:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Wed, Jul 1, 9:00 AM
Mexico City
Wed, Jul 1, 10:00 AM
London (UK)
Wed, Jul 1, 5:00 PM
The teams
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
FIFA tournament name Atlanta Stadium — capacity 71,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Atlanta.
Transit on match day
MARTA rail directly to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Vine City station) — best transit access of any 2026 USA venue
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, humid — 22-31°C, but matches climate-controlled
Airports
Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) — busiest in the world
Where to stay
Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead, Old Fourth Ward
Full travel guide: Atlanta World Cup 2026 host city →
Other matches on
2 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
R32 00:00 UTC (next day) · San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
R32 20:00 UTC · Seattle Stadium
Belgium vs Senegal
Other matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group H Jun 15 · 16:00 UTC
Spain vs Cape Verde
Group A Jun 18 · 16:00 UTC
Czech Republic vs South Africa
Group H Jun 21 · 16:00 UTC
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Group C Jun 24 · 22:00 UTC
Morocco vs Haiti
Group K Jun 27 · 23:30 UTC
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan
England vs DR Congo — FAQ
When is England vs DR Congo kicking off?
July 1, 2026 at 16:00 UTC (Mercedes-Benz Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is England vs DR Congo being played?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Atlanta Stadium) in Atlanta. Capacity 71,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof.
What stage is this match?
Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Single-leg knockout — extra time and penalties decide if level after 90 minutes.
Where can I watch England's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. BBC · ITV is the primary broadcaster in England.
How do I get to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on match day?
MARTA rail directly to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Vine City station) — best transit access of any 2026 USA venue
What happens if England vs DR Congo is level after 90 minutes?
Two 15-minute periods of extra time, then a penalty shoot-out if still level.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Wed, Jul 1, 12:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Wed, Jul 1, 9:00 AM · Mexico City: Wed, Jul 1, 10:00 AM · London (UK): Wed, Jul 1, 5:00 PM