All 48 teams in this year's FIFA World Cup have played at least one game by now and are carefully strategizing to qualify for the Round of 32. The top two teams from all 12 groups qualify automatically for the knockout stages, while eight of the best third-place teams will also make the cut.

Today's game is between co-hosts USA and visitors Australia, both of whom are coming off convincing victories. One more win for either of these teams, and they are most certain to qualify for the Round of 32. Who will get there first? Watch the USA vs. Australia FIFA World Cup game with a streaming subscription or VPN to find out.

When Is the USA vs. Australia World Cup Match?

The USA vs. Australia FIFA World Cup game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on June 19 at Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium) in Seattle.

In their first group games, both teams shocked the soccer world with outstanding performances. Team USA controlled the game right from kick-off, scoring three goals in the first half and adding one more in the second. Australia also had a stunning victory, defeating Turkey, the overwhelming favorites, 2-0 to clinch all three points.

With both teams entering their second game packing great form and confidence, we're expecting yet another thrilling contest.

How to Stream the USA vs. Australia Match Live in the US

You can watch today's match live on either Fox or Telemundo. If you're watching in the US, you can also tune in live with DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, or another sports streaming subscription. If you don't have a streaming service, you may be able to watch the game with a free trial.

Check out our full breakdown in our detailed FIFA World Cup streaming coverage.

How to Watch the USA vs. Australia Match Online for Free

The USA vs. Australia match will air live for free across the globe on several streaming platforms, including:

Since these platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, if you want to watch for free from the US or another country, you can try a virtual private network (VPN). For the USA vs. Australia World Cup match, we recommend ExpressVPN, our top pick for location spoofing. Since ExpressVPN has servers across the globe, it's easy to mask your actual location to access region-locked content. This year ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup.

Here's how you can access the USA vs. Australia match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
  2. Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
  3. Connect to a server in the UK.
  4. Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.

Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to servers in other countries aren't free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between the US and Australia at no additional cost.

When Is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19.

This is the first time the event will be hosted by three nations: the US, Canada, and Mexico. The 23rd World Cup has also expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games. The eventual champion will have to win five knockout games, instead of the former four.

We'll be following the World Cup for the next month, so stay tuned for more streaming advice. In the meantime, check out our video below, where we went on the ground at the World Cup's secret AI command center.

Source: PCMag.com