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How to Stream the 2018 World Cup Online For Free
32 teams. 64 matches. 1 month of emotions and
unexpected turns. That can only mean one thing: the 2018 World Cup is just
around the corner. This year’s competition will be hosted in Russia and is
expected to be one of the most-watched events of the year. After Brazil’s epic
7-1 loss at the hands of Germany, it’ll be interesting to see whether they can
right one of soccer’s greatest upsets.
unexpected turns. That can only mean one thing: the 2018 World Cup is just
around the corner. This year’s competition will be hosted in Russia and is
expected to be one of the most-watched events of the year. After Brazil’s epic
7-1 loss at the hands of Germany, it’ll be interesting to see whether they can
right one of soccer’s greatest upsets.
If you aren’t sure how to stream FIFA 2018 WorldCup live, all you need is a VPN, this handy guide, and maybe a few
cold ones.
cold ones.
Wait…what’s a VPN?
Short for virtual private network, a VPN lets
you connect to a server in a different city or country — thereby giving you
access to all the sites and services available in that area. For years, people
have used VPNs to bypass MLB and NHL blackouts by connecting to servers in
areas where games are being shown. Fortunately, you can also use them to access
regional World Cup streams around the world. Yup, no need to waste time looking
for bootleg (and potentially dangerous) streams online — you can actually use
a VPN to access legit free World Cup streams for anywhere in the world.
you connect to a server in a different city or country — thereby giving you
access to all the sites and services available in that area. For years, people
have used VPNs to bypass MLB and NHL blackouts by connecting to servers in
areas where games are being shown. Fortunately, you can also use them to access
regional World Cup streams around the world. Yup, no need to waste time looking
for bootleg (and potentially dangerous) streams online — you can actually use
a VPN to access legit free World Cup streams for anywhere in the world.
How VPNs
work
In addition to letting
you access sites in different countries, a VPN actually masks your IP address
while assigning you a “virtual” one. This means everything you do online will
be anonymous and encrypted — as long as the VPN you’re using is private. An
easy way to check whether your VPN is anonymous or not is to see whether it’s a
free or paid service: paid VPN services usually host their own server networks,
which allows them to provide anonymous connections. Free VPNs, on the other
hand, usually run on public servers, meaning they’re often open and unsecured.
you access sites in different countries, a VPN actually masks your IP address
while assigning you a “virtual” one. This means everything you do online will
be anonymous and encrypted — as long as the VPN you’re using is private. An
easy way to check whether your VPN is anonymous or not is to see whether it’s a
free or paid service: paid VPN services usually host their own server networks,
which allows them to provide anonymous connections. Free VPNs, on the other
hand, usually run on public servers, meaning they’re often open and unsecured.
Use a VPN to live stream the
World Cup for free
While there are tons of ways to stream the
world cup with a VPN, we’ll focus on the top three options.
world cup with a VPN, we’ll focus on the top three options.
1. Stream from the UK
As the official Fifa sponsor in the UK, the
BBC’s ITV has full coverage of all 64 matches and arguably offers the best
all-around coverage in the world. What’s more, every match is free to stream
(as long as you’re in the UK, that is).
BBC’s ITV has full coverage of all 64 matches and arguably offers the best
all-around coverage in the world. What’s more, every match is free to stream
(as long as you’re in the UK, that is).
Fortunately, you can use your handy VPN to
connect to a server location in the UK and access the ITV player instantly.
connect to a server location in the UK and access the ITV player instantly.
2. Stream from Australia
Another great (and free) option is to use your
VPN to connect to an Australian server location and stream via The World Game
website. While this site naturally focuses on all Australian games, you can
also catch a lot of other matches, including a random “match of the day”
option.
VPN to connect to an Australian server location and stream via The World Game
website. While this site naturally focuses on all Australian games, you can
also catch a lot of other matches, including a random “match of the day”
option.
And then there’s Australia’s own Optus
network, which gives you inside access to all 64 matches. The service is
usually $14 AUD a month, but you can sign up for 14-day free trial to catch as
many live games as you can. Be warned, though: you may need to set your alarm
as the start times may be a little off.
network, which gives you inside access to all 64 matches. The service is
usually $14 AUD a month, but you can sign up for 14-day free trial to catch as
many live games as you can. Be warned, though: you may need to set your alarm
as the start times may be a little off.
3. Stream from the US
And finally, you can use a VPN to access US
streams via FOX Sports. With access to every match, as well as
behind-the-scenes coverage, FOX is easily the go-to streaming service for
American coverage. Note that you’ll need to provide a valid US cable provider’s
information in order to stream, though you could probably use your
Dad’s/friend’s/neighbor’s login info if you agree to buy them dinner.
streams via FOX Sports. With access to every match, as well as
behind-the-scenes coverage, FOX is easily the go-to streaming service for
American coverage. Note that you’ll need to provide a valid US cable provider’s
information in order to stream, though you could probably use your
Dad’s/friend’s/neighbor’s login info if you agree to buy them dinner.
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Mabel Kelly