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This is our most-anticipated quarter-final of the Women's World Cup, and if you're going to watch one game over the next few days, we'd make it this one. We have everything you need to watch a free Japan vs. Sweden live stream from anywhere in the world.
Japan have been the most consistent team throughout the Women's World Cup, winning every game, scoring 14 goals, and only conceding one in four games. They've scored some absolute stunners, too, making them the most watchable team so far. Sweden won all their group stages fairly comfortably and knocked out the reigning Champions, the USA, after a penalty shootout in the last 16. The winners of this game really could go all the way.
See, we told you this was one to watch! There are a few international options for a free Women's World Cup live stream today, and if your country doesn't have free coverage, we can show you how to watch one of the free live streams via a VPN (virtual private network). You'll need one of these to get around geo-restrictions that block outside viewing for international soccer fans. A VPN isn't just good for today's game; with it, you'll be able to watch all the remaining games of the World Cup, as the BBC and ITV in the UK have total coverage between them.
How to watch Japan vs. Sweden live stream from anywhere
Free coverage from most countries can be very hit-and-miss, even for a team's home country. So if you want your pick of every last remaining match, you can't beat the UK coverage, as all matches are streamed on the BBC iPlayer or ITVX. ITVX has the Japan vs. Sweden game today.
Many free European channels that work for other matches in the Women's World Cup don't seem to be showing this particular match, except for ORF in Austria, which is an excellent option if you're after German commentary. We used it for free Champions League coverage last season and heartily recommend it as a quality streaming option. In Australia, the game will also be free over on 7 Mate.
If the game isn't showing in your country, don't give up, as you too can enjoy the extensive UK coverage of every match of the Women's World Cup live streams for free online. However, if you're not in the UK when you try to watch, you'll be hit by a geo-block. You can access these free live streams using a VPN to simulate your viewing device in the UK.
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How to watch the Women's World Cup with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the game.
- Turn it on and set it to a UK location.
- Go to: BBC iPlayer.
- Sign in with a UK postcode.
- Watch the game.
- Kickoff time: August 11, 3:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. BST / 9:30 a.m. CET / 5:30 p.m. AEST
VPNs aren't just for accessing global streaming options, though. They also add a layer of security to your phone, PC, laptop, and more devices by protecting your online privacy. We'd seriously recommend using them on any public WiFi network too. But yes, we mainly use them to save a small fortune on overpriced streaming apps.
How to watch Japan vs. Sweden in the USA
Fox and Fox Sports 1 have the rights to the Women's World Cup live streams in the US. So if you have those channels on your cable package, you're all set. However, if you're a cord-cutter and want to access these cable channels temporarily, you could opt for a service like Sling Blue or Fubo TV. Sling is usually $40 a month, but your first month is currently cut to $20, and you can cancel anytime. Fubo TV is much more expensive at $75 a month, but you can get a 7-day free trial before moving onto a rolling one-month rolling deal.
Or, if you have a VPN, you can watch for free if you hop on over to the UK and enjoy their free coverage on BBC, as described above. This is an excellent option because the BBC and ITVX will be covering the entire range of matches. Full replays will be available too if the games are on at a gross time of day.
More upcoming games
Keep an eye on our regularly-updated free Women's World Cup live stream guide to stay updated on the latest details for every game. The times listed below are for ET in the US. We've also put in the TV channels the games will be shown locally in the US/UK.
Saturday, August 12
- Australia vs. France - 3 a.m. on FOX / ITV
- England vs. Columbia - 6:30 a.m. on FOX / ITV
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