The round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup gets underway on Saturday as Brazilian rivals Palmeiras and Botafogo clash at Lincoln Financial Field for a place in the quarterfinals.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match of the tournament as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We’ll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn’t available where you are.
Botafogo come into today’s game unbeaten in their last five competitive matches against Palmeiras, having won three and drawing two of those encounters.
Palmeiras are nevertheless seen by many as favourites to progress, having impressed in the group phase with a comfortable 2-0 win against Al Ahly followed by a battling 2-2 draw against Inter Miami which saw them come back from 2-0 down.
Palmeiras takes on Botafogo on Saturday, June 28, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET or 9 a.m. PT. That makes it an 5 p.m. BST start in the UK and an 2 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australia on Sunday morning.
Livestream the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free
The great news for soccer fans is that sports streaming platform DAZN is set to broadcast all 63 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup free in almost every country, with coverage available in multiple languages.
How to watch Palmeiras vs. Botafogo online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the FIFA Club World Cup soccer 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. It can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding 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, ensuring 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 Palmeiras vs. Botafogo in Australia
Australia has a second option for watching every game of the tournament live. Alongside DAZN’s free coverage, pay TV broadcaster Foxtel and its sister streaming service Kayo will also be showing all 63 games.
Quick tips for streaming the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 soccer using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming soccer may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the «search for city or country» option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, because both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.