It’s almost time; you’ve waited patiently for the past four years. But it’s FINALLY within your grasp, a little later than usual, but it’s here.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is back, and it’s lining up to be one hell of a spectacle. And who knows, England could stand a chance of winning.

It’s coming home, guys; I can feel it…

But before you break out into Baddiel and Skinner’s Three Lions, you might be wondering how you can watch the event overseas.

If you’re like me and work or live outside the British Isles, you’re undoubtedly scrambling around the internet looking for a way to stream the footy.

Don’t worry; I’ve been there, and luckily for you, I’ve got a solution that you’ll discover in a moment.

Where is the World Cup being shown?

You’ll be glad to know you don’t need to catch a flight to Qatar to watch the games.

They are available online on BBC iPlayer and ITV X (Formally ITV Hub and ITV Player).

But, if you’re outside of the UK, you won’t be able to access these channels without some help. Luckily, I can give you a Trent Alexander Arnold-esque assist to get you past ITV and BBC’s defence.

I’ll discuss this in more detail further down the article.

When is the tournament taking place

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is taking place in Qatar.

The first match kicks off on Sunday, 20th November 2022, and the final is on 18th December 2022.

Many stadiums have been purposely built to host the 2022 World Cup. One of the main ones is the Lusail Stadium which has a capacity of 80,000 and will be hosting:

• 5 x Group matches
• 1 x Round of 16 game
• 1 x Quarter-Final
• 1 x Semi-Final
• The Final (18th December 2022)

Other stadiums being used are Al Bayt Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, and several others.

What you’ll need to watch overseas

To watch the 2022 World Cup outside of the UK, you need to use a VPN app.

VPNs are online security tools that allow you to re-route your internet through another location (of your choosing). They mask your current location, preventing online snoopers, websites, trackers, and even governments from seeing your online activity.

In this instance, using a VPN will allow you to hide your actual location so you make it look as if you’re still in the UK, even if you’ve accidentally booked a holiday for the time of the matches.

This gives you unrestricted access to the World Cup games as if you’re still sitting in not-so-sunny England.

You won’t miss a tackle.

Where to get a VPN

There are many VPNs on the market; a quick Google search will turn up hundreds of options. It can be challenging to figure out which is the best VPN for the job.

To save you the headache, I’ve tested the top VPNs around and found the following to be your best options to unblock the 2022 World Cup.

1. ExpressVPN – #1 Recommendation!
2. NordVPN
3. Surfshark VPN

While all three services will work, ExpressVPN came out on top.

ExpressVPN is the Brazil of the VPN world. They’ve been around a while and have a fantastic track record. They are one service that consistently shows up time and time again; you won’t be disappointed.

You get fantastic connection speed that’ll give you crystal clear HD streams so you can see every blade of grass on the pitch.

Plus, they’ve got an easy-to-use VPN app that you can easily operate after a few beers.

All three services mentioned above come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and work incredibly well with BBC and ITV.

Not all VPNs work with BBC iPlayer and ITV X and while I’ve been using ExpressVPN, the choice is yours.

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How to live stream the World Cup anywhere

Follow these quick steps and you’ll be binging every game in minutes,

1. Head to ExpressVPN and click “Get ExpressVPN”. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign up. It’s best to take the 12-month package as it works out less per month and will let you watch every game.
2. Download the ExpressVPN app and log in using your username and password.
3. Click “Selected Location” and choose the “United Kingdom“. Now click the “Connect” button.
4. Open BBC iPlayer or ITV. Find the game you want to watch and click on it.
5. Crack open a cold one, take your shirt off to reveal your three lions tattoo and cheer England on.

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Who’s taking part

There are several teams to keep your eye on during the 2022 World Cup.

France

Winners of the last World Cup, they’re fielding a strong squad and will want to put on a show. I suspect they’ll make it to the semi-finals, at the least.

Brazil

My favourite to win the event. They’re a consistent team that’s the most successful World Cup team in history. The players they’ve got have the “Brazilian flair” and they’ll want to come home with the win.

England

They currently seem like the underdogs who never quite make it. But I wouldn’t write them off. If things go their way, you could be seeing them in the World Cup final. It would be nice if it finally did come home, wouldn’t it?

My prediction for the final: Brazil (2) Vs England (1)

Players not to miss

Now, it wouldn’t be the World Cup without some superstars to watch, would it?

While the majority of the players in this competition are at the top of their game, there is a handful that’ll be a delight to watch. Here is a couple to keep your eye on.

Jude Bellingham

The Dortmund Midfielder has been phenomenal over the past two seasons and is showing real signs of class. He’s recently been linked with a move to Liverpool, which fans worldwide will be salivating at the thought of.

Sky Sports described the 22-year-old as “Pure Class”, which is something many England fans will agree with.

He could well be the addition to the squad we need to push over the finish line and not end up with runner-up medals.

Kylian Mbappe

The PSG dynamo was one of the previous World Cup’s superstars. He helped France to victory by scoring four goals in seven games. Now, that might not sound like much, but he was only 19 years old.

He is now one of the highest-scoring players in the world and has a lot more experience than he did previously. Could France do it again?

Lionel Messi

The GOAT is back to try and win the World Cup, something that’s eluded him his entire career. To add to the already high stakes, this is potentially the last time he’ll be playing in the World Cup.

If you’re a football fan, you’ll know he’s been a sensation on the pitch. Like him or not, you can’t deny his ability, and even at the age of 35, he still controls the game.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Arguably the only player who can compete for Messi’s GOAT status. This Manchester United player has scored 818 goals in 1139 games… and counting.

Like Messi, he hasn’t won the World Cup, and this will also be his last chance to do so.

Keep an eye on Portugal; you could be watching history in the making.

Summary

If you’ve been scratching your head trying to figure out how to watch the 2022 World Cup while you’re living, travelling or working abroad, you’re in the right place.

What you need is a VPN app like ExpressVPN.

Follow the step-by-step guide mentioned earlier in this article, and you’ll be ready to start watching in minutes.

Now you know what you need. You can stream all the World Cup games to your devices while you’re overseas.

So pour yourself a pint, grab some snacks and watch England bring it home… (we can hope, right?).