Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe BBC will show live coverage of Englands World Cup last 32 game against DR Congo, with live coverage from 4pm ahead of kick-off at 5pm.Millions of fans will be tuning in straight after work, ready to watch the Three Lions first knockout match of the tournament.The hope will be for an improvement on the performances against Ghana and Panama against an equally resilient DR Congo side. Who will be providing commentary and analysis of the game for the BBC?Play our FREE match predictor below and win �1kBBC commentators and pundits for England vs DR CongoThe match will be played in Atlanta, where the players will mercifully be sheltered from the hot weather by a roof and air conditioning at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Mark Chapman will present coverage of the match from the BBC studio. You may like Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for England vs Ghana? Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Portugal vs DR Congo? Who are the ITV pundits, presenters and commentators for Colombia vs DR Congo? He will be joined by former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney on punditry, who was the Three Lions' all-time leading scorer until his record was snatched away by Harry Kane.Micah Richards, who was capped 13 times by England, will bring his lighthearted perspective to the studio.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.And ex-England goalkeeper Joe Hart makes up the trio, presumably hopeful that he will assess another Jordan Pickford clean sheet.The BBCs leading duo of Guy Mowbray and Alan Shearer will be on commentary.Kelly Somers is on reporter duty, bringing the latest news and updates from the England camp.And ex-referee Darren Cann will provide his expertise on any VAR or officiating talking points.TOPICSGuy MowbrayAlan ShearerWayne RooneyMicah RichardsJoe HartEnglandCongo DRWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Callum Rice-CoatesCallum is a football writer who has had work published by the likes of BBC Sport, the Independent, BT Sport and the Blizzard, amongst various others. A lifelong Wrexham fan, he is hoping Ryan Reynolds can lead his hometown club to the promised land.
