England vs Nigeria live stream: How to watch Women’s World Cup 2023 knockout game free online right now

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The England vs Nigeria live stream will see the Lionesses look to book their place at the Women’s World Cup quarter-final as they face a Nigeria side that have already caused an upset at this tournament  — and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.

England vs Nigeria live stream, date, time, channels

England vs Nigeria live stream takes place today (Monday, August 7).
Time 3:30 a.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. BST / 5:30 p.m. AEST
• U.S. — Watch on FS1 via Sling
• U.K. — Watch on BBC via BBC iPlayer
• Watch anywhere
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England came into the Women’s World Cup 2023 under a cloud of injuries, having lost three key players (Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Fran Kirby) before a ball was even kicked. A sluggish 1-0 win against Haiti did little to settle the nerves, and when influential midfielder Keira Walsh was stretchered off with a knee injury against Denmark, England’s tournament looked in danger of spiraling. However, a scintillating 6-1 win over China, and the remarkable form of Lauren James, has the reigning European champions bouncing in this first knockout round having topped Group D with maximum points. 

Meanwhile, Nigeria finished as runner-up in Group B at the expense of Canada and Ireland, and while the side only won a single group game, this result came against the odds as they beat joint tournament hosts Australia 3-2 to shock the home crowd. Nigeria will hope to flip the script once again when they face England at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. If the Super Falcons are to progress expect five-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year winner Asisat Osholala to play a key role. The Barcelona striker had a relatively quiet group stage, but is the squad’s talisman and is ranked as one of the best in her position in the world. 

Here's how they line up: 

England: Earps, Bronze, Greenwood, Bright, Carter, Daly, Walsh, Stanway, Hemp, James, Russo.

Nigeria: Nnadozie, Plumptre, Ohale, Onumonu, Payne, Ucheibe, Kanu, Demehin, Ajibade, Ayinde, Alozie.

The England vs Nigeria live stream should be a thrilling encounter as both these sides look to secure a place in the quarter-finals. You won’t want to miss this one and below you’ll find all the details you need in order to watch the match online and from anywhere in the world. 

Plus, you don’t need to miss a single moment of the tournament, as we've got all the detail you need to watch Women’s World Cup 2023 live streams. Our guide has all the info you need to stream every single match.     

How to watch England vs Nigeria anywhere

England vs Nigeria live streams will be shown on many different channels across the world, but what if you're not in your home country and want to watch it on your usual service?

The answer is to use a VPN, or virtual private network. A VPN will let you tune into your home coverage from wherever you are — meaning that if you're abroad, you can use one of the best VPN services to watch the games live as if you were in your lounge.

Our favorite right now is ExpressVPN, thanks to its combination of superb speed, great customer service and excellent device support. It also offers a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you could check it out without having to sign up long-term.

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Speed, security and simplicity combine to make ExpressVPN our favorite VPN service. In our testing, we were impressed by its fast connection times and by its ability to access more than 3,000 services in 160 locations across 94 countries. A 30-day money-back guarantee is another bonus.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Sling or another service and watch the game.

England vs Nigeria live streams by country

How to watch the England vs Nigeria live stream in the US

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Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch a England vs Nigeria live stream on Fox Sports 1 and the Fox Sports website with a valid login. FS1 may be included as part of your cable TV package. 

Another option would be Sling TV: the Sling Blue package starts at $40 per month and comes with more than 30 channels including Fox Sports 1. Or you could go for Fubo. Its Pro Plan costs $75 per month with a 1-week free trial but gives you 121 channels, including Fox Sports 1, plus lots more for sports fans to enjoy. We recommend Sling and Fubo as two of the best streaming services.

FS1 is also on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirectTV Stream.

Spanish language coverage is available via Telemundo or Peacock, but you will need a Peacock Premium subscription ($5.99/month) in order to watch.  

If you already use those services but aren't in the U.S. right now, you can watch the England vs Nigeria live stream by using a VPN such as ExpressVPN.

Sling TV

Sling TV offers two packages, both of which start at $40 a month. The Sling Blue plan comes with 30-plus channels, including NBC, NBCSN and USA. Plus, World Cup fans can stream the entire tournament on FS1 and FOX (if you have a local Fox Network on Sling).

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If you love sports, you might want to check out Fubo. It's got FOX and FS1, and a 7-day free trial so you don't need to pay up front, and dozens of additional sports channels, including NBCSN and ESPN. 

How to watch the England vs Nigeria live stream in Canada

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Canadians can watch the England vs Nigeria live stream on TSN, the home of Women's World Cup 2023 in Canada. 

If you've cut the cord, you can sign up for TSN Direct for $19 per month or you can take an annual pass which works out at around $16 per month. Plus, the service is open to all: you don't need to have TSN as part of an existing TV package.

If you live in Canada and already subscribe to TSN , but aren't at home right now, you can still watch a England vs Nigeria live stream by using a quality VPN like ExpressVPN.

How to watch the England vs Nigeria live stream in the UK

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In the U.K. the England vs Nigeria live stream will be available to watch for free on the BBC, or you can stream online via BBC iPlayer. You will need a valid U.K. TV license in order to watch the game on TV or via online streaming. 

If you're not currently in the U.K. and have a valid TV license, you can still watch a England vs Nigeria live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN

How to watch the England vs Nigeria live stream in Australia

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Aussie soccer fans can watch the Women's World Cup 2023 for free on Channel 7, including the England vs Nigeria live stream. The free-to-air network is available on traditional TV or online by using the 7Plus streaming platform

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN to watch all the action on 7Plus as if you were back home. ExpressVPN is our top pick of the options out there.   

How to watch the England vs Nigeria live stream in New Zealand

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Kiwis can access the England vs Nigeria live stream via Prime on Sky Go. You'll need to create an account, but otherwise, this streaming service is completely free to locals. 

Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow every game of the Women's World Cup 2023 by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN

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Rory is an Entertainment Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on gaming and streaming. When he’s not reviewing the latest games, searching for hidden gems on Netflix, or writing hot takes on new gaming hardware, TV shows and movies, he can be found attending music festivals and getting far too emotionally invested in his favorite football team.