How to watch Wales vs England (World Cup 2022)

The FIFA World Cup is always a tense experience but things get kicked up a notch when the UK’s home nations face off. On November 29 at 19:00 GMT (12:00PT 15:00 / ET), the Welsh and English squads will go head-to-head in the second-last Group B fixture, meaning it’s one of the last chances for both teams to cement their move to the Round of 16. We’ll let you know how to live stream Wales vs England, even if you’re currently traveling abroad.

This post will only mention official sources. The World Cup happens once every four years and it’d be a shame to miss a crucial moment due to an unreliable stream, low-quality video, or a DMCA takedown. Besides, if you’re in the UK, you can watch the entire 2022 World Cup for free, rendering pirate streams completely pointless.

Wales vs England will only be shown on geo-restricted channels. If you’re on vacation abroad, you’ll need a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to watch the match on the same streaming services you’d normally use. 

How to watch Wales vs England online from abroad

VPNs encrypt your data, shielding your online activities from anyone who might be watching. They also let you appear as though you’re browsing from another country, which is helpful for anyone who’ll be away from home when the World Cup Starts.

Here’s how to stream Wales vs England live from anywhere:

1. First, you’ll need a VPN subscription. We recommend NordVPN although Surfshark and ExpressVPN are both strong alternatives with plenty to offer
2. Download and install the VPN onto any device you use regularly. Most providers allow users to connect around five devices at a time, so it’s fine if there are a few
3. Launch the VPN app, sign in, and select a server in your home country. This changes your IP address, making the sites you visit think you never left
4. Find your country’s World Cup broadcaster below and visit their streaming platform. You should be able to play any video as normal. If not, clearing your cookies should help.

With this event being broadcast live, it’s a good idea to make sure your VPN works as expected ahead of time. That way, you’ll have plenty of time to contact the customer support team if you run into any issues. The VPNs mentioned above all offer free, 24/7 live chat, so getting help couldn’t be easier.

How to stream Wales vs England for free on UK TV

All 64 World Cup matches will be shown on free-to-air TV, with half on BBC and the rest on ITV. This is great news, since both providers have their own streaming service that lets you stream their channels live (BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub). Wales vs England will be on BBC One from 19:00. Don’t worry if you have other plans. The game will be added to the on-demand catalog shortly after it ends.

There are a couple of caveats, though. Firstly, you’ll need a TV License to use BBC iPlayer at all, even if you’re only watching on-demand content. This quirk is exclusive to BBC iPlayer, though: you can stream replays (but not live broadcasts) on ITV Hub without needing a license.

Secondly, each of these platforms requires you to sign up. This is pretty straightforward and doesn’t take long, but you will be asked to enter your postcode. This isn’t verified in any way, so feel free to enter any valid UK postal code.

Both services are region-locked and normally won’t work outside of the UK. Despite this, you can access them as normal abroad with a British VPN server. NordVPN works great and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, allowing you to try it risk-free. If you’re unimpressed, just cancel within this window to claim a full refund.

Where else can I watch the 2022 World Cup online?

As you might expect, the FIFA World Cup is shown in almost every country. Wherever you are, you should still be able to watch. Here’s a quick guide to streaming Wales vs England in English-speaking countries:

USA

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to stream the 2022 World Cup for free in the US as FOX has exclusive broadcast rights. However, if your cable TV package includes this channel, you’ll be able to stream Wales vs England on the Fox Sports website at no added cost. This match and 28 others will air on FS1, with the remaining 35 showing on the FOX channel.

Looking to watch Wales vs England without cable? No problem! You can simply sign up for YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, fuboTV, or Sling TV and stream the match that way. We recommend Sling TV, since it’s the cheapest option by far, and currently has a deal where your first three months are half off ($17.50 USD). You will have to choose the Blue Plan, though, since the Orange Plan doesn’t include FOX channels.

The US also has two Spanish-language broadcasters showing this match: Telemundo and Universo. You’ll be able to watch on the NBC website and can sign in with either your cable provider details or any of the streaming services mentioned above. Alternatively, you could get Peacock Premium ($4.99 per month), which shows every game live in Spanish.

All of these services are geo-restricted. However, you can continue using them abroad by connecting to a US VPN server.

Australia

SBS is showing every 2022 World Cup fixture for free, and Wales vs England is no exception. This match will begin at 22:00 AEST, but don’t worry if that’s a little late for you. It’ll be made available for on-demand streaming a few hours after the final whistle. All you have to do is create an account and find the appropriate live stream a few minutes before kickoff.

Due to regional restrictions, you’ll need a VPN to access SBS from abroad (outside of Australia).

Canada

Canadian broadcaster CTV is showing Wales vs England live, along with the rest of the World Cup. It’ll also be making replays available shortly after each fixture ends, which means you don’t have to miss out on games that take place while you’re at work. The only downside is that you can only watch live if you have a cable TV subscription.

There are a couple of ways to watch the World Cup without cable in Canada, though. For English-language coverage, you can sign up to TSN, and for French, RDS. Both platforms cost $19.99 CAD per month and neither includes a free trial.

These services are geo-blocked, so you’ll need a VPN to use them from outside of Canada.

Other locations

Didn’t see your country listed? Don’t worry, there’s bound to be a local channel showing the match, just perhaps without English commentary. To start with, we’d recommend taking a look at the list of World Cup broadcasters. You might have to do a little research of your own afterwards to see if they’ll let you watch without a cable TV subscription but this shouldn’t take too long.

Which team is expected to win: Wales or England?

At the time of writing, most bookmakers are decisively backing England to win, with odds of 5/1 (+500) for a Welsh victory. It doesn’t take an expert to see why: England has made it to the Round of 16 in all but four World Cups since 1950. Wales, meanwhile, last qualified in 1958 (though to its credit, it did get all the way to the quarter-finals).

Here’s the thing, though: neither team is exactly on top form, with just two wins apiece since the start of the year. This is particularly surprising in the case of England, which has yet to win a single UEFA Nations League match and suffered a brutal 4–⁠0 defeat to Hungary just a few months ago. Wales isn’t faring much better, but it was able to score against the mighty Belgian squad and nearly pulled off a draw against the Netherlands.

In other words, this match may play out differently than most people think. This sport’s habit of surprising everyone is part of what makes it so much fun to watch, so why not tune in on November 29 and see what happens for yourself?

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