For England vs DR Congo, the easiest free option in the U.S. is over-the-air TV on FOX for English coverage or Telemundo for Spanish coverage with a digital antenna. Some match guides also list free trials from live TV streaming services like Fubo or DirecTV Stream if you do not have antenna access.

Where to watch free

  • FOX : free with a TV antenna in many U.S. markets for the English broadcast.
  • Telemundo : free with a TV antenna in many U.S. markets for the Spanish broadcast.
  • Fubo free trial : a temporary option if you want to stream on a device and cancel before the trial ends.
  • DirecTV Stream free trial : another temporary streaming option mentioned in match guides.

Match timing

The match is listed for Wednesday, July 1, 2026 , with a kickoff around 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT in U.S. listings, and some pages place it in Atlanta Stadium.

Best practical choice

If you want the simplest free route, use an antenna and tune to FOX. If you want streaming, a free trial from a TV service is the usual workaround, but you’ll need to cancel in time to avoid charges.

Note

Availability can vary by country and by local station lineup, so the exact channel number depends on your area.