Where to watch Olympic football: Live stream free Canada vs. New Zealand
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The 2024 Olympics' opening ceremony might not take place until Friday, but select sports, including football, have already started competing. If you're scrambling to tune in time, look no further. We'll show you everything you need to know about where to watch Olympic football, including free live streaming options.
Olympic soccer began with eight early group-stage men's matches and will pick back up on Saturday. Notably, France beat the USA 3-0, Morocco beat Argentina 2-1, Spain beat Uzbekistan 2-1, New Zealand beat Guinea 2-1, and Japan beat Paraguay 5-0. Mali and Israel scored one point each in their matchup, and the Egypt and the Dominican Republic game ended with no goals scored.
The women's portion of the tournament kicks off on Thursday with Canada vs. New Zealand and Spain vs. Japan matches. Initial matches will occur throughout the day, and then play will resume on Sunday. The men's and women's quarterfinals begin on August 2 and 3, respectively.
The Tokyo Olympics saw the Brazilian men's team walk away with a gold, but the team failed to qualify for this year's Olympics, opening up an opportunity for a new no. 1 this year. The Canadian women's team earned gold at the Tokyo Olympics, with Sweden getting silver and the USA snagging bronze. The Brazilian men's team and the USA women's team have the most overall Olympic football medals for their respective fields.
Make sure to bookmark our Olympic streaming guide for updated information on other sports, and keep watching this space for updated match times throughout the entire Olympic games.
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Where to watch Olympic soccer in the US
Peacock is the go-to hub for all things Olympics, including soccer, in the US this summer. Subscriptions start at $7.99 a month and give you access to every game your heart desires. You can also try an annual plan, which starts at $79.99 a year.
Olympic coverage will also be available on NBC and USA, but this will only be for select soccer matches since there are so many events going on at once and only two channels. If you don't mind missing some games and want a more comprehensive cable alternative, you can try a live TV package like Sling or Fubo.
Sling, which costs $40 a month, offers NBC (in select regions) and USA (all regions) through its Sling Blue subscription. New users can get their first month for just $15. Fubo, which costs $79.99 a month, offers vast NBC and USA coverage. New users can try the service for free for one week.
Where to watch Olympic football in the UK
While select Olympic moments will be available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer in the UK, early-stage football matches will be available through Eurosport for British viewers. Eurosport, which has subscriptions starting at £3.99 a month through Discovery+, will broadcast the entirety of the Olympics in the UK and will be your best bet for streaming all matches, including the less major ones.
Where to watch Olympic football in Australia
In Australia, the entirety of the Olympics will be available through 9Now, and you'll be able to watch even the early football matches here ahead of the ceremonial start of the Olympics. This is a free streaming option that only requires account creation to use.
How to watch Olympic football from anywhere
If you'll be away from the country your chosen streaming service is based in during any notable game, you can still access the services using a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs allow you to temporarily change your device's virtual location so that you can keep up with your go-to websites from anywhere. They're especially popular picks among people looking to use their usual apps while traveling and those hoping to increase their online privacy.
If this sounds like something that might be a good fit, we recommend ExpressVPN. It's beginner-friendly and has a 30-day money-back guarantee policy. You can find full details in our ExpressVPN review.
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