World Cup matches coincide with Wimbledon play this week

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

World Cup matches coincide with Wimbledon play this week
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During Wimbledon, 17 World Cup matches will take place, including England's last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday at 5 PM. Wimbledon will not show any World Cup games on-site, maintaining its focus on tennis. The All England Club's CEO, Sally Bolton, mentioned that fans primarily come to watch tennis, despite the football buzz. This will be the first Wimbledon coinciding with a men's World Cup since 2018. Novak Djokovic has expressed the unique challenge of playing while such high-stakes football matches are occurring simultaneously.

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  • 17 World Cup matches occur during Wimbledon play.
  • England vs. DR Congo match scheduled for Wednesday at 5 PM.
  • Wimbledon does not allow on-site viewing of World Cup games.
  • Sally Bolton emphasizes focus on tennis for fans.
  • Previous overlaps caused interruptions during matches.
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17 World Cup matches will take place during play at Wimbledon, including England’s last-32 clash with DR Congo on Wednesday

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