How to watch England vs Spain with a VPN
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A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Today's game between England and Spain will kick off at 19:45.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch England vs Spain today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.
England vs Spain lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- T. Tuchel
- L. de la Fuente
Form
England go into this fixture with a record of four wins and one loss across their last five matches, all played at the World Cup. Their most recent outing was a 4-6 defeat to France in the quarter-finals, a result that ended their tournament run. Prior to that, they beat Norway 1-2, Mexico 2-3, and DR Congo 2-1, scoring 10 goals and conceding 12 across those five matches. The only defeat in that run came against Argentina at the semi-final stage, where they lost 1-2.
Spain arrive with a flawless five-match record, winning every game at the World Cup without a single defeat. Their most recent match was a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final, and they also beat France 2-0 in the semi-finals. Across their five matches, they scored seven goals and conceded two, keeping two clean sheets and showing consistent defensive solidity throughout the tournament.
Head-to-Head Record
Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these two sides came at Euro 2024, where Spain beat England 2-1. Looking at the last five head-to-head fixtures, Spain hold the stronger record, with three wins to England's one, and one draw. Spain have scored eight goals across those five matches compared to England's seven, reflecting the competitive nature of this rivalry at international level.
