How to watch England vs Croatia live online (Euro 2020)

watch England vs Croatia live online

The England vs Croatia Euro 2020 match is scheduled for Sunday, June 13, at 2 PM BST (3 PM CET). This group D match will take place at Wembley Stadium, London. As of yet, no decision has been made as to the number of fans who will be allowed to attend. Furthermore, copyright dictates that the game will be subject to geographic restrictions. However, with the help of a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you can bypass geo-blocking and watch England vs Croatia online from abroad.

Note that we’ll only be recommending official sources for watching England vs Croatia online. In our experience, unlicensed streams just aren’t worth the hassle. Not only are they often low-resolution, they may even be taken offline for copyright infringement. In contrast, official live streams are typically in HD. As such, you can be sure that you’ll be watching Euro 2020 in the highest quality when you use one of the official sources listed in this post.

England vs Croatia (Euro 2020) will only stream on region-locked platforms. Traveling abroad? You can continue watching on your usual streaming service from home by connecting to a VPN.

How to watch England vs Croatia live online with a VPN

A VPN lets you change your IP address by connecting to a server in another location. In doing so, you’ll be able to spoof your location and unblock geo-restricted platforms and their content abroad. This means that you’ll be able to live stream England vs Croatia anywhere.

Here’s how to live stream England vs Croatia using a VPN:

Start by signing up with a reputable VPN provider. We recommend NordVPN although Surfshark and ExpressVPN are great alternatives for streaming sports.
You’ll now be able to download and install the appropriate VPN app on your streaming device. The above VPNs let you connect multiple devices simultaneously.
Open the VPN app (or browser extension) and connect to a server in the country of the streaming platform you’re trying to access.
Go to the streaming service in question (via web browser or its app, if available). Its content should be unblocked in your location.
Didn’t work? Try clearing your browser’s cookies before refreshing your browser. Alternatively, it’s worth changing your IP address by connecting to another server.

The Euro 2020 fixture between England and Croatia will air live. That’s why we recommend you test your VPN with your chosen streaming service ahead of time. If you have any trouble, you can always get in touch with your VPN’s customer support for further assistance.

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How to watch England vs Croatia (Euro 2020) on UK TV

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Football fans in the UK will be able to watch England vs Croatia live online for free. It’ll be shown on BBC One which means that you can watch it online via BBC iPlayer. To live stream BBC iPlayer content, you’ll need to sign up for a free account. You’ll be asked to provide an email address, your date of birth, country, and a UK postcode. Fortunately, any UK postal code is accepted.

Note that you’re required to have a UK TV license to stream BBC iPlayer content. However, there’s no verification process in place for this. BBC iPlayer is region-locked and only available in the UK but you can unblock it from abroad as long as you have a UK IP address. To get one, connect to a VPN server in the UK. NordVPN works with BBC iPlayer and even comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. This gives you plenty of time to try it out risk-free.

Where else can I watch England vs Croatia live online?

US

Are you in the US? You’ll have the option to live stream England vs Croatia on ESPN. In fact, ESPN will be showing the vast majority of Euro 2020 matches (46 out of 51). It may be that you already have a cable TV subscription. If so, you’ll be able to watch online at no additional cost. All you’ll need to do is go to ESPN and sign in via your TV provider using the same login details (an email address or username and password).

However, if you don’t have cable TV but still want to watch England vs Croatia on ESPN, you can do so cable-free. ESPN is available via the following TV streaming services: FuboTV ($64.99 USD/month), Hulu with Live TV ($64.99 USD/month), Sling TV ($35/month), and YouTube TV ($64.99/month). Traveling abroad? All of these services are geo-blocked but you can access them by connecting to a VPN server in the US and getting a US IP address.

Australia

With Optus Sport, you’ll be able to stream each and every Euro 2020 match. Existing subscribers can sign in and watch England vs Croatia at no extra cost. If you don’t want to have to commit to a lengthy contract, it’s worth knowing that you can purchase a monthly digital-only subscription for $14.99 AUD/month.

While Optus Sport is only available in Australia, you can stream its content from abroad by getting an Australian IP address via a VPN provider.

What should I know about the Euro 2020 tournament?

Originally scheduled to be held in June and July of 2020 and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Euro 2020 will now take place from June 11 to July 11, 2021. To celebrate the tournament’s 60th anniversary, Euro 2020 is unique in that it will be held in 11 cities across 11 UEFA countries.

A total of 24 teams have qualified for this year’s tournament, including England and Croatia, whose match will be held at Wembley Stadium, London on Sunday, June 13. The 24 participating teams are split into six groups of four. The top two teams from each group and the four best-placed third teams (a total of 16 teams) then progress to the knockout stage.

England vs Croatia: Who is favorite to win?

England are favorites to win this match. Indeed, they’re one of the favorites to win the Euro 2020 tournament. They enter the fixture in fine form and with the advantage of playing at Wembley Stadium in front of thousands of supporters. However, Croatia are a good side, as they showed when they knocked England out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 extra-time victory.