Two European heavyweights continue their preparations for Euro 2024 on Saturday, as Portugal take on Croatia at the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor in Algés.
Roberto Martinez will be hoping his Portugal side can continue their excellent run of form which has seen them clock up 12 wins and one draw from their last 13 matches, the most recent a 4-2 victory over Finland.
Croatia, meanwhile, come into this friendly off the back of a 3-0 win over North Macedonia on Monday, with this game being Zlatko Dalic’s side’s last warmup match before heading to Germany.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start for Portugal this evening as he prepares for what could be the final major tournament of his incredible career.
Portugal vs. Croatia: When and where?
Portugal take on Croatia at the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor in Algés on Saturday, June 8. Kickoff is set for 5:45 p.m. WEST local time in Portugal which also makes it 5:45 p.m. BST in the UK. It’s a 12:45 p.m. ET, 9:45 a.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada. In Australia the game gets underway at 2:45 a.m. AEDT on Sunday, June 9.
How to watch the Portugal vs. Croatia game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch it. That’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 a month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 35% — the equivalent of $8.32 a month — if you get an annual subscription.
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Livestream the Portugal vs. Croatia game in the US
Saturday’s game is on Fox Sports 2. If you don’t have the channel as part of your cable lineup, it can be streamed via Sling TV.
Sling TV’s Blue plan includes Fox Sports 2, making it a great option for those wanting to watch international soccer action. It’s $40 a month ($45 in some places) and includes over 40 channels, including other sports channels like ESPN. In order to watch this match, however, you’ll also need Sling’s Sports Extra bundle. This adds a further 10 sports channels for an additional $11 a month, including Fox Soccer Plus, which is broadcasting this match live in the US.
Livestream the Portugal vs. Croatia match in the UK
Broadcast rights in the UK for this game are with the recently renamed Premier Sports, with the service having recently reverted back to its old name after a brief spell of being under the ViaPlay banner. Kickoff for this match is set for 5:45 p.m. BST on Saturday.
You’ll need to be a subscriber to the Premier Sports Pack to watch its football coverage, which is priced at £10 per month for Sky customers and £13 for viewers on Virgin TV.
You can also get Premier Sports on its own through Amazon Prime Video for an extra £14.99 a month.
Livestream the Portugal vs. Croatia game in Australia
Football fans Down Under can also watch this International friendly on streaming service Optus Sport.
With exclusive rights to screen every EPL match live this season, as well as German Bundesliga and Spanish La Liga games and international fixtures, streaming service Optus Sport is a particularly big draw for Aussie soccer fans.
If you’re already an Optus network customer you can bag Optus Sport for a reduced price, with discounts bringing the price down to as low as AU$7 per month. If you’re not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25.
Livestream the Portugal vs. Croatia match in Canada
If you want to stream this game live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada.
A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$25 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League, plus EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.
As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there’s a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
Quick tips for streaming international soccer using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming soccer may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
