STREAM WORLD CUP ONLINE
The 2022 World Cup is underway and producing plenty of dramatic matches — here’s how to live stream the tournament for free online
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup is in full swing in Qatar as we head into the second week of play and the last few games of the group stage.
Week one brought plenty of shocking upsets with Lionel Messi’s top-ranked Argentina squad losing to Saudi Arabia, Japan winning against Germany, a draw between USA and England, and other odds-defying matches. More excitement is almost a guarantee in the final group stage games and beyond, but if you’re looking to join in and watch the World Cup from the U.S., you’ll need to dial in your streaming setup.
Below, we’ve outlined the best ways to watch the world cup online in 2022, including how to get a World Cup live stream for free online using a VPN.
How to Watch the World Cup Online Free With a VPN
The best way to watch the World Cup online for free is to access a free live stream in another country with a virtual private network (VPN) like ExpressVPN or NordVPN.
If you’re unfamiliar, VPNs are browser extensions or apps that “trick” your device into thinking it’s in another region, letting you access websites, streaming services, or different versions of U.S. streaming services (like Netflix) only available in other areas. VPNs are safe, reliable, and easy to use, and the best VPNs aren’t expensive.
To live stream the World Cup for free with a VPN, first sign up for ExpressVPN or NordVPN and add it to your web browser. The two VPNs are very similar (both work seamlessly for getting legal free live streams of the World Cup),though ExpressVPN is slightly faster and Nord VPN has more servers (i.e. more locations you can connect to). Read our full comparison of the two top-rated VPNs here.
Once your VPN is installed, set the location to a location in the U.K. and you’ll be able to watch English-language broadcasts of every World Cup game for free on BBC iPlayer or ITV Hub. Alternatively, you can also set your location to somewhere in Australia and watch every game for free on the country’s SBS streaming platform.Editor’s picks
ExpressVPN costs $12.95 a month if you pay month-to-month, or $6.67 a month if you pay for a year upfront. With either plan, you also get a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you could watch the whole World Cup and then get your $12.95 back after the event concludes.
NordVPN costs slightly less at $11.99 per month, and it also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can bring that cost all the way down to $2.99 per month if you opt for a 2-year commitment and pay $80.73 upfront.
How to Watch the World Cup Online: Live Stream Soccer in the U.S.
If you don’t want to go the VPN route, there are still plenty of options to watch the World Cup online in the U.S. Here are three of the best — some of which even get you free World Cup live streams for certain games.
1. Stream the World Cup on Peacock
NBC’s streaming platform, Peacock, will offer live streams of all 64 World Cup matches. The first 12 matches were available to watch with Peacock’s free subscription tier, but the remaining games require a Premium subscription (which only costs $4.99 per month). However, there is a catch with Peacock: their World Cup live streams are simulstreams of Telemundo Deportes, so the commentary is in Spanish.
2. Stream the World Cup on fuboTV
A great way to watch the World Cup online in the U.S. (with English commentary) is by getting a live TV streaming service like fuboTV. Fox and FS1 — the two channels with English World Cup coverage in the U.S. — are both included in fuboTV’s extensive channel lineup, so you can watch every game live online.
fuboTV costs $69.99 per month, but starts with a seven-day free trial before you pay. Plus, you get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage, which is very useful for catching the few World Cup games that happen early in the morning, U.S. time.Related
3. Stream the World Cup on Sling
Another great live TV streaming service that will get you World Cup live streams online is Sling. At $40 a month (currently discounted to $20 for your first month), Sling is the cheapest live TV streaming service that still delivers a ton of popular channels. The service’s Blue package boasts 41 channels, including Fox and FS1 to watch the World Cup live online.
When Is the World Cup? 2022 World Cup Schedule
The FIFA World Cup started on Nov. 20, and culminates in the final on Dec. 18.
Right now we’re nearing the end of the World Cup’s group stage, which sees all 32 teams divided into groups of four. Each team in those groups plays each other once before the first and second-place teams advance to the round of 16. Here’s the schedule for the group stage (times in ET), which lasts until Friday, Dec. 2:
World Cup Group A Match Schedule
Sun, Nov. 20 —Qatar 0, Ecuador 2
Mon, Nov. 21 — Senegal 0, Netherlands 2
Fri, Nov. 25 — Qatar 1, Senegal 3
Fri, Nov. 25 —Netherlands 1, Ecuador 1
Tues, Nov. 29 —Netherlands vs. Qatar @ 10 a.m.
Tues, Nov. 29 —Ecuador vs. Senegal @ 10 a.m.
World Cup Group B Match Schedule
Mon, Nov. 21 —England 6, Iran 2
Mon, Nov. 21 —USA 1, Wales 1
Fri, Nov. 25 —Wales 0, Iran 2
Fri, Nov. 25 —England 0, USA 0
Tues, Nov. 29 —Wales vs. England @ 2 p.m.
Tues, Nov. 29 —Iran vs. USA @ 2 p.m.
World Cup Group C Match Schedule
Tues, Nov. 22 —Argentina 1, S. Arabia 2
Tues, Nov. 22 —Mexico 0, Poland 0
Sat, Nov. 26 —Poland 2, Saudi Arabia 0
Sat, Nov. 26 —Argentina 2, Mexico 0
Wed, Nov. 30 —Poland vs. Argentina @ 2 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 30 —Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico @ 2 p.m.
World Cup Group D Match Schedule
Tue, Nov. 22 —Denmark 0, Tunisia 0
Tue, Nov. 22 —France 4, Australia 1
Sat, Nov. 26 —Tunisia 0, Australia 1
Sat, Nov. 26 —France 2, Denmark 1
Wed, Nov. 30 —Tunisia vs. France @ 10 a.m.
Wed, Nov. 30 —Australia vs. Denmark @ 10 a.m.
World Cup Group E Match Schedule
Wed, Nov. 23 —Germany 1, Japan 2
Wed, Nov. 23 —Spain 7, Costa Rica 0
Sun, Nov. 27 —Japan vs. Costa Rica @ 5 a.m.
Sun, Nov. 27 —Spain vs. Germany @ 2 p.m.
Thurs, Dec. 1 —Japan vs. Spain @ 2 p.m.
Thurs, Dec. 1 —Costa Rica vs. Germany @ 2 p.m.
World Cup Group F Match Schedule
Wed, Nov. 23 —Morocco 0, Croatia 0
Wed, Nov. 23 —Belgium 1, Canada 0
Sun, Nov. 27 —Belgium vs. Morocco @ 8 a.m.
Sun, Nov. 27 —Croatia vs. Canada @ 11 a.m.
Thurs, Dec. 1 —Croatia vs. Belgium @ 10 a.m.
Thurs, Dec. 1 —Canada vs. Morocco @ 10 a.m.
World Cup Group G Match Schedule
Thurs, Nov. 24 —Switzerland 1, Cameroon 0
Thurs, Nov. 24 —Brazil 2, Serbia 0
Mon, Nov. 28 —Cameroon 3, Serbia 3
Mon, Nov. 28 —Brazil 1, Switzerland 0
Fri, Dec. 2 —Cameroon vs. Brazil @ 2 p.m.
Fri, Dec. 2 —Serbia vs. Switzerland @ 2 p.m.Trending
World Cup Group H Match Schedule
Thurs, Nov. 24 —Uruguay 0, South Korea 0
Thurs, Nov. 24 —Portugal 3, Ghana 2
Mon, Nov. 28 —South Korea 2, Ghana 3
Mon, Nov. 28 —Portugal 2, Uruguay 0
Fri, Dec. 2 —South Korea vs. Portugal @ 10 a.m.
Fri, Dec. 2 —Ghana vs. Uruguay @ 10 a.m.
FAQs
Where to watch World Cup 2022 for free live? ›
All 64 matches of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will be streamed live and for free on FIFA's new digital platform, FIFA+.
Where can I stream the World Cup for free? ›Free ways to watch the FIFA World Cup
In addition to games airing on Fox Sports, fans can catch some World Cup games free on Peacock, plus watch replays of every soccer game free on Tubi.
TV Channel: The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live across FOX Sports (FOX and FS1) in the English Language as well as on Telemundo in Spanish. Live Stream: You can live stream the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Peacock, Fubo, SlingTV, and Vidgo.
What channel are the World Cup games on? ›The FIFA World Cup will air on FOX, FS1, FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports App, and stream for free on Tubi.
What app can I watch live soccer for free? ›- Sky Sports.
- CBS Sports.
- WatchESPN.
- Ustream.
- Livestream.
- Live Football TV.
- LaLiga Sports TV.
- Fubo TV.
ESPN is one of the most popular free football streaming apps for iPhone and Android that has broadcasting rights for all major sports.
Where can I watch sport for free? ›- Stream2Watch.
- CrackStreams.
- Fox Sports Go.
- ESPN.
- Vidgo.
- FITE.
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Is the FOX Sports app free? The app is free to download. But to have access to live games, highlights, shows, news, and more you must have a Pay TV subscription.
How can I watch Super 2022 for free? ›As mentioned above, you can livestream the Super Bowl for free on a mobile device via the Yahoo Sports or NFL apps. And, of course, you can watch the Super Bowl over the air on NBC's broadcast network, which is technically still free. Enjoy the game!
How can I watch World Cup 2022 on my phone? ›Catch the World Cup streaming on FuboTV, Peacock, Sling TV, and Vidgo.
Which site is best for live football streaming? ›
- Stream2Watch. This is one of the best sites to watch football free that allows users to watch the best live football matches daily. ...
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Moko TV: Moko TV is a free football streaming Application which is available on Android phones. It has a simple and user friendly interface, a great video quality and it is compatible in all Android phones from Android 5.0 or higher. 7. Live Football: Live Football is another great football streaming Application.
What is the best streaming app for live sports? ›Hulu + Live TV is still our top ranked service for live sports streaming when it comes to channels, as it includes ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, TNT, USA Network and much more. These are must-haves for sports fans, as you can watch NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA, and college sports games on these channels.
Is there an alternative to Hesgoal? ›hesgoal.com's top 5 competitors in September 2022 are: wheresthematch.com, livetv. sx, skysports.com, espn.com, and more.
How much is FOX TV per month? ›27 launch date, $5.99/month price for streaming service. Fox News today said its upcoming subscription streaming service, Fox Nation, will launch on Nov.
How can I watch Super TV without cable? ›Check your local listings to see what TV channel NBC is in your area. The Super Bowl can be be streamed live on Peacock's premium tier and you can watch Peacock on devices such as Apple TV, Roku, PlayStation, Fire TV and more. In addition to Peacock, stream the game live on the NBC Sports App and NBCSports.com.
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Sky Sports has the rights to all 52 games of the 2022 African Cup of Nations, including Sunday's finale between Senegal and Egypt. Sky subscribers can watch for free.
Where can I stream the Super 2022? ›The Super Bowl can be be streamed live on Peacock's premium tier and you can watch Peacock on devices such as Apple TV, Roku, PlayStation, Fire TV and more. In addition to Peacock, stream the game live on the NBC Sports App and NBCSports.com.
Can I watch Super Bowl for free? ›How to Watch Super Bowl 2022 Online Free. If you don't want to pay for cable or a streaming service, there are a few ways to watch the Super Bowl online free. fuboTV currently offers a 7-day free trial that you can use to watch the Super Bowl online free.
How can I watch the World Cup game today? ›
How can I watch the World Cup in the U.S.? The tournament will be broadcast on Fox and FS1 in English, and on Telemundo in Spanish. You can livestream it on Peacock, or on streaming services that carry Fox and FS1. Here's how to watch every match.
How to watch World Cup 4K? ›Every single World Cup match will be streamed live in 4K on fuboTV (Try for free). In order to access the content, you will need to be subscribed to the service, have a fast enough internet (around 40 megabytes per second), and you'll also need a compatible TV and streaming device.
How do I stream Fox Sports? ›- Android (app v5.1 and Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or above)
- iOS (app v5.1 and iOS 12 or above)
- Apple TV (app v3.25 and Gen 4 or above)
- Roku (app v3.24 and Roku OS 9 and above)
- Fire TV (app v3.25 and above)
- Android TV (app v3.25 and above)
- Live Soccer TV. This is a user-friendly website where you can stream or watch replays of many American and European sports, not only football. ...
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Wherever you are, at any time, you can follow every bit of the tournament via the CAF Official App. Download now for all the updates on this historic 24-team AFCON.
Where can I watch AFCON live matches? ›On DStv, viewers can watch the matches on SS Football Plus (channel 202) which will be renamed SS AFCON. While GOtv will broadcast the matches on GO Football (channel 31). The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations begins on Sunday 9 January and continues to Thursday 6 February, 2022.
What did Netflix remove 2022? ›'Clueless,' 'Knight Rider,' and 'The Color Purple' are among the titles leaving Netflix in November 2022.
What channel is the World Series on? ›What channel is the World Series on? Every World Series game will air on FOX, with pregame coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET before each game.
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