England vs. Senegal: Time, TV channel, preview and how to watch FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match

Published: Feb 02, 2023
England vs. Senegal: Time, TV channel, preview and how to watch FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match

England take on the champions of Africa in the first round of knockout matches.

The 'feel good' factor has returned to the England camp after the Three Lions closed out their group stage campaign with a 3-0 win over local rivals Wales which secured their place at the top of Group B. 

But now the real business in the tournament starts for Gareth Southgate's team who now take on African champions Senegal in the Round of 16. 

With the likes of Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford just some of the stellar names in England's squad, they would be considered massive favourites for this match, but Senegal are a team which will be no pushover. 

Led by Chelsea's Kalidou Koulibaly, Senegal are a team who show tremendous heart and determination, and managed to beat Ecuador 2-1 on Tuesday to finish second in Group A. 

Will England be too tough a task for Senegal? Or will the African side produce what would be a huge upset at this year's tournament? 

Here's everything you need to know about Sunday's match. 

England vs. Senegal: What time is kickoff at Qatar 2022?

  • Date: Sunday, December 4
  • Time: 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET
The match is scheduled for 10 p.m. local time at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. That's 7 p.m. GMT in the UK or 2 p.m. ET in the U.S.

England vs. Senegal: How to watch on TV or streaming

  • UK: ITV 1 and ITV X
  • U.S.: FOX, Telemundo, fuboTV
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on ITV 1 and streamed on ITV X.

Viewers in the United States can watch the match on Fox (English) or Telemundo (Spanish). Both of those channels can be streamed on fuboTV, and the match can also be streamed on the Fox Sports website and app and Telemundo En Vivo.

For listings in other regions, consult FIFA.com. 

England vs. Senegal: What stadium is hosting the match?

Al Bayt Stadium

A 60,000-seat venue in Al Khor, the Al Bayt Stadium features a retractable roof and will be reduced in size by nearly half of its seating capacity after the World Cup.

Completed in November 2021, the stadium was used for the opening ceremony of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021. It also hosted five matches during that tournament, including the final.

At Qatar 2022, the stadium will host six group stage matches and three knockout games, including a semi-final.