FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 - England, big names and family-friendly kick-offs on BBC Sport
Following an action-packed group stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026, BBC Sport has confirmed its full TV schedule for the Round of 32
England’s last 32 knockout World Cup game against Democratic Republic of Congo will be exclusively live on BBC One and iPlayer – and you won’t even have to stay up late to watch it.
Following an action-packed group stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026, the BBC has confirmed its full TV schedule for the Round of 32, with fixtures falling in time slots to ensure children and their families can watch together live as the tournament steps up a notch.
England’s match against DR Congo, who held Portugal to a draw in the group stage, will be on Wednesday 1 July at 5pm, providing fans with the only free‑to‑air destination to watch the Three Lions as they begin their knockout campaign.
Other key BBC television live matches from the round include four-time World Cup winners Germany as they take on Paraguay, European champions Spain against Austria, Erling Haaland’s Norway against Ivory Coast, a Cristiano Ronaldo v Luka Modric showdown and Mohamed Salah’s Egypt facing Australia with BBC Sport delivering live coverage, expert analysis, world-class commentary and pitch‑side reporting.
Live radio commentary from every single match will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, ensuring fans never miss a moment. Breaking news, in‑game updates and minute‑by‑minute coverage with insight from our pundits will also run across the BBC Sport website and app, keeping audiences connected wherever they are. And for fans who can’t stay up for all the matches, spoiler-free highlights are available on iPlayer, the BBC Sport app and BBC Football YouTube channel each morning.
Fans can get even closer to the action through BBC Sport’s new interactive 3D experience, available for all live BBC TV matches on the BBC Sport website and app. This innovative second‑screen feature offers deeper tactical insight and unprecedented control — allowing users to explore every angle, rewind key moments, switch between camera views and watch formations evolve in real time.
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World Cup 2026 Round of 32 BBC TV Schedule
Date | Kick-Off Time | Match | Platform |
Sun 28 June | 8pm | South Africa v Canada | BBC Sounds, 5Live, BBC Sport app |
Mon 29 June | 6pm | Brazil v Japan | BBC Sounds, 5Live, BBC Sport app
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Mon 29 June | 9.30pm | Germany v Paraguay | BBC One, iPlayer, Sounds, 5Live and BBC Sport app |
Tues 30 June | 2am | Netherlands v Morocco | BBC Sounds, 5Live, BBC Sport app
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Tues 30 June | 6pm | Ivory Coast v Norway | BBC One, iPlayer, Sounds, 5Live and BBC Sport app |
Tues 30 June | 10pm | France v Sweden | BBC Sounds, 5Live, BBC Sport app
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Weds 1 July | 2am | Mexico v Ecuador | BBC Sounds, 5Live, BBC Sport app
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Weds 1 July | 5pm | England v DR Congo | BBC One, iPlayer, Sounds, 5Live and BBC Sport app |
Weds 1 July | 9pm | Belgium v Senegal | BBC Sounds, 5Live, BBC Sport app
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Thurs 2 July | 1am | United States v Bosnia-Herzegovina | BBC One, iPlayer, Sounds, 5Live and BBC Sport app |
Thurs 2 July | 8pm | Spain v Austria | BBC One, iPlayer, Sounds, 5Live and BBC Sport app |
Fri 3 July | Midnight | Portugal v Croatia | BBC One, iPlayer, Sounds, 5Live and BBC Sport app |
Fri 3 July | 4am | Switzerland v Algeria | BBC One, iPlayer, Sounds, 5Live and BBC Sport app |
Fri 3 July | 7pm | Australia v Egypt | BBC One, iPlayer, Sounds, 5Live and BBC Sport app |
Fri 3 July | 11pm | Argentina v Cape Verde | BBC Sounds, 5Live, BBC Sport app
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Sat 4 July | 2.30am | Colombia v Ghana | BBC Sounds, 5Live, BBC Sport app
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