How to watch USA vs. Japan free: Live stream women's football quarterfinal anywhere
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The women's football quarterfinals are here, and the United States vs. Japan match-up will kick off the next round on Saturday. No matter which team you're rooting for, we'll show you how to tune in. Keep reading to learn how to watch USA vs. Japan free from anywhere.
The United States went undefeated in the first round of Olympic football play. They beat Zambia, Germany, and Australia before advancing to the quarterfinals. Japan has also had a solid track record at the Paris Olympics, with only one loss to Spain in the first round. Both Japan and the USA are attempting to regain some of their Olympic glory. In 2012, the two teams were at the height of their Olympic victories when they reached the finals. Ultimately, the USA won gold, and Japan earned silver. Since then, both have struggled to find that same level of success at the Olympics. The US won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, but Japan didn't make it to a medal match.
If you're hoping to watch live, you've come to the right place. Below, we've outlined everything you need to know about watching USA vs. Japan. You can find additional women's soccer quarterfinal matches in our Olympic football streaming guide, and don't forget to bookmark our Olympics hub for up-to-date info on the rest of Paris 2024.
- See also: How to watch Olympic swimming | How to watch Olympic tennis | Where to watch Olympic gymnastics
How to watch USA vs. Japan in the US
The USA vs. Japan quarterfinal match will air on Saturday at 9 a.m. ET on USA and Peacock in the US. With subscriptions starting at $7.99 a month, Peacock will be your cheapest option to watch the game. Plus, it carries every other Olympic event. You can also find the match on-demand here if you end up sleeping in and missing it.
You can also watch USA through a cable package or with an antenna. If you don't have either of these, the network is also available through live TV packages like Sling TV and Fubo. Sling is one of the more affordable live TV packages out there, with subscriptions starting at $40 a month (plus, you can get your first month for just $20). A subscription to Sling's Blue plan will give you access to the USA network and about 40 other channels.
Fubo is another popular live TV package. At $79.99 a month, it's definitely a more expensive option, but it comes with more than 180 channels (including USA). If you're a new customer, you can try the service free for one week.
How to watch USA vs. Japan in the UK
The USA vs. Japan match will be available to live stream on Eurosport through Discovery+ in the UK. Subscriptions start at £3.99 a month, and fans can catch every single moment of the Olympics here.
How to watch USA vs. Japan in Australia
Today's USA vs. Japan match, along with other quarterfinal games and Olympic coverage, will live stream free on 9Now in Australia. This streaming option just requires users to make a free account, and then they're good to watch. The match, along with total Olympic coverage, is also available through Stan Sport (where subscriptions cost around $27 a month).
How to watch USA vs. Japan from anywhere
Fans who will be away from Australia when the game kicks off can still keep up with their free option via VPN (virtual private network). VPNs let people alter their electronic device's virtual location on a temporary basis so that they can still access their usual websites from anywhere. They're especially common tools among people hoping to boost their online privacy and use their usual apps while they're traveling.
If you're VPN-curious and unsure where to start, our go-to pick is ExpressVPN. It's beginner-friendly and has a 30-day money-back guarantee policy, so there are no worries if it's not what you're looking for. You can find full details in our ExpressVPN review and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
How to watch USA vs. Japan 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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