2026 FIFA World Cup: Wednesday's Picks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage continues on Wednesday with three matches, starting with England taking on DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This marks the first-ever meeting between the two nations, with a spot in the Round of 16 against Mexico on the line. Thomas Tuchel’s England side entered the knockout rounds by finishing top of Group L with 7 points, while DR Congo is enjoying a historic fairytale run, reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their nation's history (having previously only appeared as Zaire in 1974).

ENGLAND VS DR CONGO ODDS, GAME TIME

• Game Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
• Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Favorite: England (-340)
• Underdog: DR Congo (+1200)
• Over/Under: 2.5

HOW TO WATCH ENGLAND VS DR CONGO

• TV Channel: FOX
• Streaming: FOX One

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR ENGLAND VS DR CONGO

Dunkel Ratings: England 8.423; DR Congo 6.544
Dunkel Line & Total: England by 2; 2
Vegas Line & Total: England (-340); 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: England (-340); Under

Below are all of Dunkel's Picks for Wednesday's World Cup schedule:

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR BELGIUM VS SENEGAL

Date: July 1, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Belgium 9.398; Senegal 7.365
Dunkel Line & Total: Belgium by 2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Belgium (+115); 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Belgium (+115); Over

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR UNITED STATES VS BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

Date: July 1, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: United States 8.583; Bosnia-Herzegovina 6.523
Dunkel Line & Total: Unites States by 2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: United States (-255); 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: United States (-255); Over