The United States may not have caught up to the rest of the world when it comes to appreciating football (soccer), but a growing number of American fans have fallen for the beautiful game in recent years. So, when the FIFA World Cup returns this fall, expect more of your friends to become part of the international audience. With the right video-streaming service, you can join the fun, too. Here’s how to watch the World Cup 2022 online.
Watch the World Cup Online
When Is the World Cup 2022?
The World Cup 2022 kicks off in Qatar on Sunday, Nov. 20, with group stage matches beginning at 11 a.m. EST. From there, the tournament moves on to knockout matches, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the third-place match. The final championship game takes place on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. EST. For a more detailed schedule, check out FIFA’s website(Opens in a new window).
Which Teams Have Qualified for the World Cup?
Qualifying teams at the World Cup are sorted into groups for the initial games. Here are the eight groups, each consisting of four countries.
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Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
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Group B: England, IR Iran, USA, Wales
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Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland
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Group D: France, Denmark, Tunisia, Australia
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Group E: Spain, Germany, Japan, Costa Rica
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Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia
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Group G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon
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Group H: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, Korea Republic
Where to Watch the World Cup Online
In the United States, Fox Sports (Fox and FS1) will broadcast the World Cup live. So, if you use YouTube TV or any other live TV streaming service that can access those channels, you can watch these games as they happen.
Several other video-streaming services will let subscribers directly watch the games through the magic of the internet. Catch the World Cup streaming on FuboTV, Peacock, Sling TV, and Vidgo.
How to Stream the World Cup Overseas
As an especially global event, most of the World Cup’s audience will come from other countries, and those viewers deserve convenient online streaming options, too. Telemundo will broadcast the games in Spanish, so check for that channel as an option. British viewers can use the BBC iPlayer and the ITV Hub.
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Of course, the best way to bypass regional restrictions online is to use a VPN. This not only helps you stay safe and secure online, but also lets you spoof your location to a server in another country. So no matter where you’re located, a VPN may let you watch the World Cup. Just note that not every video-streaming service works with every VPN.
Want to watch more than soccer? Check out our picks for the best sports streaming services.
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