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SAVE 49%: Watch the FIFA World Cup for free with a subscription to ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £84.20 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time.


France and Morocco are set to face off for a place in the FIFA World Cup final, where the winner will meet Argentina and Lionel Messi. It doesn't get much bigger than this.

If you're in the UK, you can watch this match with ease. If you're based outside the UK or you're travelling at this time, you will need to use a VPN to avoid missing out. With these cybersecurity services, you can hide your real IP address and connect to a secure server in the UK to watch from anywhere in the world. That might sound complicated, but it's actually really easy with a streaming-friendly VPN.

When is France vs Morocco?

France and Morocco will battle for a place in the final on Wednesday, Dec. 14:

  • France vs Morocco — 7 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m. ET (BBC One or BBC iPlayer)

The game will be shown live on BBC One, or you can livestream the semifinal on BBC iPlayer.

How can you livestream France vs Morocco from abroad?

The semifinal between France and Morocco will be livestreamed on BBC iPlayer. Unfortunately, BBC iPlayer will recognise if you're not based in the UK and will block you if you try and stream the match from abroad. However, you can bypass this frustrating block with a VPN. By hiding your real IP address and connecting to a secure server in the UK, you can trick sites like BBC iPlayer into thinking you are back home. That means you can watch the World Cup from anywhere in the world without any hassle.

All you need to do is sign up to a leading VPN, download the app for your preferred operating system, and then connect to a server in the UK. This quick and easy process will provide immediate access to BBC iPlayer. It's that easy.

What is the best VPN for unblocking and watching BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN offers strong connection speeds, powerful levels of encryption, apps for all operating systems, five multi-logins, and reliable unblocking of all top streaming sites (including BBC iPlayer). It's not the cheapest VPN, but it is tough to beat when it comes to streaming content from around the world.

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £84.20 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This heavily discounted plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee. You could sign up to watch what's left of the World Cup and then use the money-back guarantee to recoup your investment. Yes, this is sneaky. But this way you can watch the FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Livestream the FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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