Defending champs Argentina take on Colombia in Sunday’s 2024 Copa America final in Miami, in what could be soccer icon Lionel Messi’s final appearance in the tournament.
Argentina come into the match as clear favorites to replicate their triumph in the 2021 final, with La Albiceleste easing past tournament surprise package Canada 2-0 in the semifinals thanks to goals from Messi and Julian Alvarez.
They come up against a strong Colombia side that are currently on an impressive 28-game unbeaten run. Los Cafeteros enter Sunday’s showpiece finale on a high after a battling to a 1-0 win in a fiery encounter against Uruguay in the semifinals thanks to a first-half goal from Jefferson Lerma.
Argentina play Colombia on Sunday, July 14, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Kick-off is at 8 p.m. ET or 5 p.m. PT in the US and Canada. That makes it a 1 a.m. BST start in the UK and an 10 a.m. AEST kick-off in Australia on Monday morning.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch every game live, no matter where you are in the world.
Sunday’s final looks set to be eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi’s final appearance in the Copa America.
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesLivestream Argentina vs. Colombia in the US without cable
Sunday’s Copa America 2024 final is on Fox nationally. The good news for soccer fans is that Fox is available on most of the major live TV streaming services. The least expensive such service is Sling TV Blue.
Sling TV’s Blue plan includes Fox and FS1, making it a great option for those wanting to watch international soccer action. It’s $40 a month ($45 in some places) and features over 40 channels, including other sports channels, like ESPN.
Numerous other live TV streaming services carry local Fox stations as well, namely YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream and Fubo. They all cost far more than Sling, but they also carry a full complement of live channels, including soccer broadcasting channels like ESPN. Check out our live TV streaming services guide for details.
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Hulu Plus Live TV costs $77 a month and includes Fox in most markets. On its live news page, you can enter your ZIP code under the “Can I watch local news in my area?” question at the bottom of the page to see which local channels you get. Read our Hulu with Live TV review.
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All the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.
An over-the-air antenna connected to your TV provides another option for Fox. The best part about antennas is that there are no streaming or monthly fees required, although you will need to make sure you have good reception.
How to watch Argentina vs. Colombia online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view Copa America 2024 matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the tournament; that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you’ll get three months free and save 49%. That’s the equivalent of $6.67 a month with code SPECIALDEAL, which should be automatically applied.
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Livestream Argentina vs. Colombia in the UK and Ireland
The Copa America 2024 final will be broadcast exclusively in Ireland and the UK on Premier Sports. The service recently reverted back to its old name in the UK after a brief spell under the ViaPlay banner.
You’ll need to be a subscriber to the Premier Sports Pack to watch its football coverage, which is priced at £10 a month for Sky customers and £13 for viewers on Virgin TV.
You can also get Premier Sports on its own via Amazon Prime Video for an extra £15 a month.
Pricing starts at 12 euros for subscribers in Ireland.
Livestream Argentina vs. Colombia in Canada
Canadian soccer fans can watch the final via TSN and its streaming service TSN Plus. Existing TSN cable subscribers can watch at no extra charge using the details of their TV provider.
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TSN Plus is a direct-streaming service that costs CA$8 a month and offers coverage of PGA Tour Live golf, NFL games, F1, Nascar and the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.
Livestream Argentina vs. Colombia in Australia
Football fans Down Under can also watch all the action from Miami on streaming service Optus Sport.
With exclusive rights to screen every English Premier League match live, as well as German Bundesliga and Spanish La Liga games and international fixtures, streaming service Optus Sport is a particularly big draw for Aussie soccer fans.
If you’re already an Optus network customer you can bag Optus Sport for a reduced price, with discounts bringing the price down to as low as AU$7 a month. If you’re not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25.
Quick tips for streaming the 2024 Copa America final using a VPN
With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Argentina vs. Colombia 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 into 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 since both devices will appear to be in the correct location. 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.
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