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.
Arsenal defender Ben White had a mixed game for England on Friday, scoring an 81st minute goal before giving away a stoppage time penalty that allowed Federico Valverde to level the scores for Uruguay.
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.
To watch FOX Soccer Plus on Fubo, you’ll need the service’s $74 per month Pro plan as well as its International Sports Plus add on that costs an additional $7. Click here to see which local channels you get in your region with Fubo. Read our Fubo review.
For $94 a month, the YouTube TV base plan coupled with the service’s Sports Plus add-on will get you Fox Soccer Plus along with a wide array of channels.
Plug in your ZIP code on YouTube TV’s welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area.
DirecTV’s Entertainment Plan + Sports Pack package includes FOX Soccer Plus. You can use its channel lookup tool to see which local channels are available where you live.
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.
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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.
As the match is being broadcast on ITV1, that means you’ll also have the option of watching the game online free via the network’s on-demand streaming service, ITVX (formerly ITV Hub).
The service has an updated app that’s available for Android and Apple mobile devices, as well as an array of smart TVs.
Livestream the England vs. Japan match in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch this match on streaming service Stan Sport.
Stan Sport will set you back AU$20 a month (on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12). It’s also worth noting that the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.
A subscription also will give you access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
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.
A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League, plus EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.
As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there’s a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
Stephan is the sports journalist for the Maple Grove Report.
