Germany are always amongst the favorites for any international tournament, but after not getting out of the group in 2018 and exiting Euro 2020 early, questions have been asked of this group of players. On paper, however, Hansi Flick has an incredible group of players to choose from. Champions League winners litter the squad and the likes of Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich and Jamal Musiala are some of club powerhouse Bayern Munich’s best players. So too is Thomas Muller, a man with 10 goals in World Cups, more than any other active player in the world. The squad also contains some of the most exciting young players in the tournament with Borussia Dortmund’s attacking duo of Karim Adeyemi and 17-year-old wonderkid Youssouffa Moukoko. This is a Japanese side that will have to do well to match their nation’s 2014 and 2018 round-of-16 finishes. In a group with Germany and Spain (as well as a solid Costa Rica) the Samurai Blue will need a result against at least one of the two big European sides. But manager Hajime Moriyasu does have some dangerous players in his squad. The side features a number of Japanese based players but fans of the top European leagues will be familiar with many of the squad. Eintracht Frankfurt’s Daichi Kamada, Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu, Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo, and Monaco’s Takumi Minamino all have plenty of experience against the world’s best. In fact, eight of the squad currently play in Germany’s Bundesliga so will be familiar with many of their opponents in this opening fixture. With Group E set to be one of the toughest to call, every game matters and neither of these two teams can afford to start slow. The Germany vs Japan live stream should not be missed. Here’s how they lineup: Germany: Neuer, Schlotterbeck, Sule, Rudiger, Raum, Kimmich, Gundogan, Gnabry, Muller, Musiala, Havertz. Japan: Gonda, Sakai, Itakura, Yoshida, Ito, Nagatomo, Endo, Tanaka, Kubo, Kamada, Maeda. Plus, make sure you don’t miss a moment of the World Cup by checking out our full how to watch World Cup 2022 live streams hub.
How to watch the Germany vs Japan live stream wherever you are
The Germany vs Japan live stream 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 (opens in new tab), 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. Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
- Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, ExpressVPN (opens in new tab) is our favorite.
- 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.
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How to watch the Germany vs Japan live stream in the US
Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch the Germany vs Japan live stream on Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and the Fox Sports website (opens in new tab) with a valid login. FS1 may be included as part of your cable TV package. Another option would be Sling TV (opens in new tab): the Sling Blue package costs just $40 per month and comes with more than 30 channels including FS1. But best of all, right now Sling is offering half off the first month (opens in new tab), allowing you to watch the entire World Cup for just $20. Or you could go for Fubo.TV (opens in new tab). Its Pro Plan costs $70 per month but gives you 121 channels, including FS1, plus lots more for sports fans to enjoy. Spanish language coverage is available via Telemundo or Peacock (opens in new tab). The first 12 games will be available to watch on a free account, but if you want to watch the full tournament you’ll need a Peacock Premium subscription ($9.99/month). If you already use those services but aren’t in the U.S. right now, you can watch the Germany vs Japan live stream by using a VPN such as ExpressVPN (opens in new tab).
How to watch the Germany vs Japan live stream in Canada
Canadians can watch the Germany vs Japan live stream on TSN (opens in new tab), the home of World Cup 2022 in Canada. If you’ve cut the cord, you can sign up for TSN Direct (opens in new tab) for $19.99 per month or you can take an annual pass which works out at $16.66 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 Germany vs Japan live stream by using a quality VPN like ExpressVPN (opens in new tab).
How to watch the Germany vs Japan live stream in the UK
In the U.K., the Germany vs Japan live stream will be available to watch for free on ITV, or you can stream online via ITV Hub (opens in new tab). 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 Germany vs Japan live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN (opens in new tab).
How to watch the Germany vs Japan live stream in Australia
Aussie soccer fans can watch the World Cup 2022 for free on SBS, including the Germany vs Japan live stream. The free-to-air network is available on traditional TV or online by using SBS On-Demand (opens in new tab). Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN to watch all the action on SBS as if you were back home. ExpressVPN (opens in new tab) is out top pick of the options out there.
How to watch the Germany vs Japan live stream in New Zealand
Kiwis can access the Germany vs Japan live stream via Sky Sport (opens in new tab). This costs $60.98 NZD per month, or you could go for the Sky Sport Now (opens in new tab) service, which gives you just the Sport channels but for a reduced cost of $19.99/week, $39.99/month or $399/year. Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow every game of the World Cup 2022 by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN (opens in new tab).
