When to watch England vs. Japan
- Tuesday, March 31, at 2:45 p.m. ET (11:45 p.m. PT).
Where to watch
- England vs. Japan will air in the US on FOX Soccer Plus, Fubo and Vix.
Thomas Tuchel’s England continues its World Cup 2026 preparations with an intriguing friendly test at Wembley on Tuesday against Japan, the tournament’s dark horse.
The match marks England’s final friendly before Tuchel names his 26-man squad for the World Cup after Friday’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay. The Three Lions will be without Arsenal trio Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke who have all returned to their club for «medical assessment,» while Man City defender John Stones has also pulled out of the squad.
They host a Japan team that breezed through qualification to reach this summer’s tournament, with the Samurai Blue coming into this game off the back of an assured 1-0 win over Scotland in Glasgow on Saturday thanks to a late Junya Ito goal.
England takes on Japan at Wembley Stadium in North London on Tuesday, March 31. Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. BST local time. That makes it a 2:45 p.m. ET or 11:45 a.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada. For viewers in Australia, the game gets underway at 5:45 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday morning.
Livestream the England vs. Japan match in the US
Friday’s game is on FOX Soccer Plus. If you don’t have the channel in your cable lineup, there are a number of alternatives, with several major live TV streaming services offering access to it.
All the live TV streaming services above allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.
How to watch the England vs. Japan match online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the World Cup qualifier action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. Additionally, it can be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, providing an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions to ensure you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial.
Livestream the England vs. Japan match free in the UK
The great news for football fans in the UK is that free-to-air broadcaster ITV will be showing this friendly match on ITV1.
Coverage begins at 7 p.m. GMT ahead of the 7:45 p.m. kickoff.
Livestream the England vs. Japan match in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch this match on streaming service Stan Sport.
Livestream the England vs. Japan match in Canada
If you want to stream this game live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada.
