How to watch Australia vs. USA free: Live stream Olympic football
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The women's football teams are gearing up for their final slew of first-round games before select teams advance to the quarterfinals. Among those highly anticipated games is a match-up between the United States and Australia, who will compete this afternoon. We'll show you everything you need to know about how to watch Australia vs. USA free, featuring options from around the world.
The United States and Australia have both had decent showings so far in their Group B pairings. The US has found victory over Zambia and Germany, while the Matildas won against Zambia and lost against Germany. The US and Australia competed in the match for bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, and the US pulled off a 4-3 win and medaled.
Today's match will help determine which teams from Group B will be able to advance to the next stage. The games today are the last of the First Round. The advancing teams will earn a few days of rest and practice ahead of the quarterfinals, where all four matches will take place on August 3. The semis will be held on August 6, and the medal matches are scheduled for August 10.
Whether you're rooting for the USA or Australia, we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn how to watch the match. And don't forget to bookmark our Olympics streaming guide for updates on top events. You can also check out our Olympic football watch guide for daily breakdowns of notable upcoming soccer matches.
- See also: How to watch Olympic swimming | How to watch Olympic tennis | Where to watch Olympic gymnastics
How to watch Australia vs. United States in the US
The Australia vs. United States game will air on Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET on E! and Peacock in the US. Peacock will be the cheapest option, with subscriptions starting at $7.99. This is also where you can view every moment at the Olympics in the US.
If you're a cord-cutter looking to watch the game and find a solid cable alternative, you can try out a live TV package that carries E!, like Sling TV or Fubo. Sling is the cheapest of these two options and offers about 40 channels, including E!, in its Sling Blue plan. Subscriptions start at $40 monthly, but new customers can get their first month for half-off. Fubo, which costs $79.99 a month, carries E! and over 180 other channels. First-time customers can try the service for free for one week.
How to watch Australia vs. United States in the UK
Eurosport is the all-encompassing home of Olympic coverage in the UK. Subscriptions start at just £3.99 a month. Select events will be available for free on BBC iPlayer, but most British coverage is only available on Eurosport through Discovery+.
How to watch Australia vs. United States in Australia
Tons of coverage, including today's Australia vs. United States match, will be available through 9Now in Australia. This is a free streaming option that only requires account creation to use. The match will also be available on Stan Sport, where subscriptions cost $27 a month (a $12 base plan plus a $15 Sport Add-on), which provides complete Australian coverage of the Olympics.
How to watch Australia vs. United States from anywhere
If you'll be away from Australia at game time, don't worry. You can still keep up with the above free streaming method using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are easy ways to change your device's virtual location so that you can still access your usual websites from anywhere. They're popular options for those looking to increase their online security and keep up with their usual apps while traveling abroad.
Our go-to VPN rec is ExpressVPN, a straightforward option with a 30-day money-back guarantee policy. You can read more about it in our ExpressVPN review and see below to learn how to use a VPN.
How to watch Australia vs. United States with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the event.
- Turn it on and set it to an Australian location.
- Go to 9Now and create a login if you don't already have one.
- Enjoy the match.
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