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The FIFA 2018 World Cup is starting soon, football fans around the world are excited to watch the event.
But you are abroad and you can’t watch the FIFA 2018 World Cup in English?
Using a VPN you can watch all the games in English commentary!
And the best 100% free of charge!
The BBC and the ITV are streaming the event online but they restrict streaming to the United Kingdom. If you are tuning in from abroad, you will not be able to follow the action in English.
With a VPN, you can quickly and easy bypass this barrier and stream the FIFA World Cup in English.
Step by Step Guide – Streaming the World Cup in English Commentary
I want to recommend you the VPN provider Goose VPN. Why? You can “test” the VPN for 30 days without paying upfront any money.
So just use this VPN for 29 days and cancel it afterwards. 😉
Step 1 to Stream the World Cup in English Commentary
The first step to stream abroad the world cup in English Commentary is that you sign up for a VPN service.
I will use the VPN provider Goose VPN. The advantage with this VPN provider is that you get a 30 day free trial (no pre payment).
Just follow this link to get to the VPN provider.
Click on try Goose VPN for free
Just 3 easy steps – Goose VPN has also a great rating on trustpilot
Sign up with your Google account, Facebook account or with Email
Choose the unlimited Goose Plan
Enter your payment details
Congratulations you are done with step one 🙂
Step 2 – FIFA World Cup Abroad in English Commentary
Go to the Download area and select the VPN client for your device. I have selected Windows but you can also watch the on Android, Mac, iOS and even Linux.
Once the Installer Opens just click OK and several times next.
Step 3 – To Watch the FIFA World Cup in English Commentary in a Foreign Country
This is easy to do just right click in your taskbar (next to the clock) on the Goose VPN symbol.
A list with the servers pops up. Now you have to select the United Kingdom server. Select the streaming server since you want to have good speed and streaming support.
Now Turn the VPN ON
Test Your Connection
Before you go to the BBC or ITV website test your connection.
Just open iplocation.net it should show the IP address of the country you are connected to.
In my case I am connected to a server in the UK as you can see below:
Now you are good to go to watch the football world cup in English commentary.
Step 4 – Watch the FIFA World Cup Abroad with the BBC Iplayer or on ITV
Now head over to the BBC or ITV to watch the desired match in English commentary.
English Commentary
| BBC | ITV |
| United Kingdom Server | United Kingdom Server |
| Price: Free | Price: Free |
FIFA World Cup 2018 TV Schedule English Commentary
The BBC and ITV are sharing the TV coverage of the Football World Cup 2018 in Russia. The opening match Russia vs Saudi Arabia will be shown on ITV.
The first two matches of England against Tunisia and Panama will be shown on BBC and the third match of the group against Belgium will be on ITV.
ITV will took the pick of the first two of the last-16 and in addition the first pick of the semi-finals. The BBC on the other hand will get the first two picks of the quarter-finals.
ITV will televise the third place game.
The final which is on the July 15th will be shown by both the BBC and ITV.
Take a look at the the table below to get a full overview of all the matches.
Football World Cup 2018 TV Schedule English Commentary – Group Phase
Here is the BBC and ITV time schedule for the group phase. To watch the stream online click here for the BBC Iplayer and here for the ITV stream. If you are abroad and you want to watch the football world cup in English commentary take a look above.
| Date & Time | Countries/Teams | Broadcaster |
| Thursday, June 14 (4pm) | Russia vs Saudi Arabia | ITV |
| Friday, June 15 (1pm) | Egypt vs Uruguay | BBC |
| Friday, June 15 (4pm) | Morocco vs IR Iran | ITV |
| Friday, June 15 (7pm) | Portugal vs Spain | BBC |
| Saturday, June 16 (11am) | France vs Australia | BBC |
| Saturday, June 16 (5pm) | Peru vs Denmark | BBC |
| Saturday, June 16 (2pm) | Argentina vs Iceland | ITV |
| Saturday, June 16 (8pm) | Croatia vs Nigeria | ITV |
| Sunday, June 17 (7pm) | Brazil vs Switzerland | ITV |
| Sunday, June 17 (1pm) | Costa Rica vs Serbia | ITV |
| Sunday, June 17 (4pm) | Germany vs Mexico | BBC |
| Monday, June 18 (1pm) | Sweden vs Korea Rep | ITV |
| Monday, June 18 (4pm) | Belgium vs Panama | BBC |
| Monday, June 18 (7pm) | Tunisia vs England | BBC |
| Tuesday, June 19 (4pm) | Poland vs Senegal | ITV |
| Tuesday, June 19 (1pm) | Colombia vs Japan | BBC |
| Tuesday, June 19 (7pm) | Russia vs Egypt | BBC |
| Wednesday, June 20 (4pm) | Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia | BBC |
| Wednesday, June 20 (1pm) | Portugal vs Morocco | BBC |
| Wednesday, June 20 (7pm) | Iran vs Spain | ITV |
| Thursday, June 21 (4pm) | France vs Peru | ITV |
| Thursday, June 21 (1pm) | Denmark vs Australia | ITV |
| Thursday, June 21 (7pm) | Argentina vs Croatia | BBC |
| Friday, June 22 (4pm) | Nigeria vs Iceland | BBC |
| Friday, June 22 (1pm) | Brazil vs Costa Rica | ITV |
| Friday, June 22 (7pm) | Serbia vs Switzerland | BBC |
| Saturday, June 23 (7pm) | Germany vs Sweden | ITV |
| Saturday, June 23 (4pm) | Korea Rep vs Mexico | ITV |
| Saturday, June 23 (1pm) | Belgium vs Tunisia | BBC |
| Sunday, June 24 (1pm) | England vs Panama | BBC |
| Sunday, June 24 (7pm) | Poland vs Colombia | ITV |
| Sunday, June 24 (4pm) | Japan vs Senegal | BBC |
| Monday June 25 (3pm) | Uruguay vs Russia | ITV |
| Monday June 25 (3pm) | Saudi Arabia vs Egypt | ITV4 |
| Monday June 25 (7pm) | IR Iran vs Portugal | BBC |
| Monday June 25 (7pm) | Spain vs Morocco | BBC |
| Tuesday, June 26 (3pm) | Denmark vs France | ITV |
| Tuesday, June 26 (3pm) | Australia vs Peru | ITV4 |
| Tuesday, June 26 (7pm) | Nigeria vs Argentina | BBC |
| Tuesday, June 26 (7pm) | Iceland vs Croatia | BBC |
| Wednesday, June 27 (7pm) | Serbia vs Brazil | ITV |
| Wednesday, June 27 (7pm) | Switzerland vs Costa Rica | ITV 4 |
| Wednesday, June 27 (3pm) | Korea Rep vs Germany | BBC |
| Wednesday, June 27 (3pm) | Mexico vs Sweden | BBC |
| Thursday, June 28 (7pm) | England vs Belgium | ITV |
| Thursday, June 28 (7pm) | Panama vs Tunisia | ITV 4 |
| Thursday, June 28 (3pm) | Japan vs Poland | BBC |
| Thursday, June 28 (3pm) | Senegal vs Colombia | BBC |
Football World Cup 2018 TV Schedule English Commentary – Knockout Phase
Here is the BBC and ITV time schedule for the knockout phase. To watch the stream online click here for the BBC Iplayer and here for the ITV stream.
Football World Cup 2018 TV Schedule English Commentary – Round of 16
| Date & Time | Countries/Teams | Broadcaster |
| Saturday, June 30 (7pm) | 1A vs 2B Pick 1 | ITV |
| Saturday, June 30 (3pm) | 1C vs 2D Pick 2 | ITV |
| Sunday, July 1 (3pm) | 1B vs 2A Pick 3 | BBC |
| Sunday, July 1 (7pm) | 1D vs 2C Pick 4 | ITV |
| Monday, July 2 (3pm) | 1E vs 2F Pick 5 | BBC |
| Monday, July 2 (7pm) | 1G vs 2H Pick 6 | BBC |
| Tuesday, July 3 (3pm) | 1F vs 2E Pick 7 | ITV |
| Tuesday, July 3 (7pm) | 1H vs 2G Pick 8 | BBC |
Football World Cup 2018 TV Schedule English Commentary – Quarter Finals
| Date & Time | Countries/Teams | Broadcaster |
| Friday, July 6 (3pm) | Winner of Match 1 vs Winner of Match 2 | ITV |
| Friday, July 6 (7pm) | Winner of Match 5 vs Winner of Match 6 | ITV |
| Saturday, July 7 (3pm) | Winner of Match 7 vs Winner of Match 8 | BBC |
| Saturday, July 7 (7pm) | Winner of Match 3 vs Winner of Match 4 | ITV |
Football World Cup 2018 TV Schedule English Commentary – Semi Finals
| Date & Time | Countries/Teams | Broadcaster |
| Tuesday, July 10 (7pm) | Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2 | ITV |
| Wednesday, July 11 (7pm) | Winner QF4 vs Winner QF3 | BBC |
Football World Cup 2018 TV Schedule English Commentary – Third Place
| Date & Time | Countries/Teams | Broadcaster |
| Saturday, July 14 (3pm) | Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 | ITV |
Football World Cup 2018 TV Schedule English Commentary – Final
| Date & Time | Countries/Teams | Broadcaster |
| Sunday, July 15 (4pm) | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | ITV & BBC |
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