England vs Switzerland live stream: how to watch international football online from anywhere and on TV, team news

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Harry Kane and Xherdan Shaqiri amongst the star talents at Wembley

Harry Kane and Xherdan Shaqiri on an England vs Switzerland live stream
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With their places in the World Cup secured, England and Switzerland can switch their attentions to a friendly at Wembley. Though with only a handful of games scheduled between now and the tournament, today's encounter offers a precious opportunity for Gareth Southgate and Murat Yakin to establish what works and what doesn't. Read on to find out how to watch an England vs Switzerland live stream no matter where you are in the world.

Marc Guehi and Kyle Walker-Peters have been handed their first starts for the Three Lions, with Guehi's Crystal Palace teammate Conor Gallagher in midfield. Breel Embolo is the lone man up front for Switzerland, with Xherdan Shaqiri in the classic No.10 role behind him.

England vs Switzerland live stream

Date: Saturday, March 26

Kick-off time: 5.30pm GMT / 1.30pm ET / 10.30am PT / 11pm IST / 6.30am NZDT

Venue: Wembley Stadium, London

Live stream: Sky Sports (opens in new tab) (UK) | ESPN Plus (US) | beIN Sports (opens in new tab) (NZ)

Watch from anywhere: Try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free (opens in new tab)

England were runners-up at Euro 2020, and if they continue on this trajectory they'll be one of the favourites for the World Cup. 

Their squad is laced with talent, though many of Southgate's tried and trusted defensive personnel have been having a torrid time at club level. Walker-Peters and Guehi have been given a chance to show what they're capable of, with Harry Maguire the most high-profile casualty.

Switzerland were one of the surprise packages last summer, scoring freely and memorably beating then-favourites France on penalties after a mesmerising 3-3 draw. Granit Xhaka will be looking to make his mark, while Shaqiri will be full of confidence after recently ending a lengthy goal drought. 

Embolo will trouble any defence on his day, though at the other end of the pitch the absences of Fabian Schar and Yann Sommer could prove terminal. Read on to find out how to watch an England vs Switzerland live stream from anywhere in the world today.

How to watch England vs Switzerland from outside your country

If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your regular coverage of the game, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching an England vs Switzerland live stream in particular parts of the world.

They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and easy to set-up as well. Here's how it's done.

Use a VPN to watch an England vs Switzerland live stream from anywhere

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Once you've downloaded the software, just follow the prompts to install it then select the location you want to relocate your IP address to - it really is that easy.

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How to watch an England vs Switzerland live stream in the UK

Sky Sports (opens in new tab)

England vs Switzerland is being shown on Sky Sports (opens in new tab) in the UK, via its Main Event channel. Kick-off is set for 5.30pm GMT on Saturday evening, with coverage of the game starting at 4.30pm.

Sky customers with a Sky Sports subscription can watch this game on the go on mobile devices via the Sky Go streaming service, which has dedicated apps for almost every smart device. Take a look at our guide to Sky TV deals and packages for today's best prices.

If you don't fancy being locked in to a long contract, consider the more flexible streaming option, Now, (formerly Now TV).

Those outside the UK wanting to watch coverage like they would at home needn't worry about geo-blockers, either - as they can just pick up an ExpressVPN trial for 30 days (opens in new tab) and follow the instructions above to safely live stream the action. 

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How to watch England vs Switzerland: live stream soccer in the US

ESPN Plus (opens in new tab)

ESPN Plus is the place to watch England vs Switzerland in the US, with kick-off set for 1.30pm ET / 10.30am PT on Saturday.

ESPN Plus+ monthly plans cost $6.99 a month, while the cost-saving annual subscription is priced at $69.99 a year. 

But for the ultimate value, grab a combined ESPN+, Hulu and Disney Plus bundle for just $13.99 a month, which gets you loads of great entertainment and family-friendly content in addition to all that sports action.

As an exclusively online service, ESPN Plus is available to stream via, iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Fire TV, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Oculus Go and Samsung connected TVs. As well as, of course, via a web browser on your computer.

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How to watch England vs Switzerland: live stream football in Australia

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Optus Sport (opens in new tab) has exclusive rights to show England vs Switzerland live in Australia, but be warned that kick-off is set for 4.30am AEDT on Sunday morning. 

You can stream Optus Sport coverage via your mobile, PC or tablet, and can also access the service on Fetch TV, Chromecast or Apple TV.

Anyone who isn't already signed up to the Optus telecommunications network can also take advantage of monthly subscriptions to Optus Sport. The service is available for $14.99 per month and can be accessed via Google Play or the App Store.

If you're outside Australia and want to tune in to Optus Sport, you can use one of the top VPNs (opens in new tab) and watch the coverage from another nation.

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England vs Switzerland: live stream football online in India

Sony Pictures Networks (opens in new tab)

In India, Sony Pictures Networks (opens in new tab) is showing the England vs Switzerland match, with kick-off set for 11pm IST on Saturday night. 

Coverage will stretch across both TV and its over-the-top streaming service, SonyLIV (opens in new tab).

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How to watch England vs Switzerland: live stream football in New Zealand

beIN Sports (opens in new tab)

beIN Sports (opens in new tab) is the place to watch England vs Switzerland in New Zealand, with the game scheduled to kick off at 6.30am NZDT early on Sunday morning.

Sky subscribers can add beIN Sports to their package at an additional cost of $31.99 per month.

Remember you can take your favorite sports streaming service with you wherever you go - just use a VPN (opens in new tab) and follow the instructions above.

Aatif Sulleyman
Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.

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