England will face the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in the World Cup last-32 round, with the match scheduled for Wednesday at 17:00 BST in Atlanta. This game will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, as part of the BBC's comprehensive coverage of all 16 matches in the knockout stage.
This encounter marks DR Congo's first World Cup appearance in 52 years. The team advanced to this stage after securing a draw with Portugal and coming from behind to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 in the group stage.
In addition to England's match, the BBC will also air Spain's match against Austria on Thursday at 20:00. Spain is looking to achieve their first knockout win since their triumph in the 2010 World Cup.
Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, will take on Croatia on Friday at 00:00. This match is particularly notable as both Ronaldo and Croatia's Luka Modric, who are both Ballon d'Or winners, will turn 41 this year, potentially marking their final World Cup appearances.
Other matches featured on BBC include Germany against Paraguay on Monday at 21:30, Egypt versus Australia on Friday at 19:00, and Norway taking on Ivory Coast on Tuesday at 18:00. Both the BBC and ITV will broadcast eight last-32 matches each.
Live radio commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, along with live text coverage and expert analysis on the BBC Sport website and app. For fans unable to watch live, spoiler-free highlights will be accessible on iPlayer and the BBC Sport app each morning.
Additionally, BBC Sport offers an interactive 3D experience for all live matches on their website and app, enhancing the viewing experience for fans and providing a more immersive way to follow the action.
