When to watch Argentina vs. Venezuela
- Friday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).
Where to watch
- Argentina vs. Venezuela will air on beIN Sports in the US.
Having booked their place in next summer’s tournament, defending champions Argentina continue their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a friendly encounter today against familiar rival Venezuela at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn’t available where you are.
Today’s match marks the second between these two teams in a month, with La Albiceleste coming out on top 3-0 in September’s CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires. That match saw Lionel Messi hit a brace — two goals — in what is widely expected to be his final match on home turf for Argentina. Having missed Argentina’s last two international’s, Messi is back on the squad for this game, which takes place at the 38-year-old’s club side Inter Miami CF’s home stadium.
Unlike their opponents, Venezuela missed out on a place in next year’s tournament in North America — ensuring that they remain the only South American team to never qualify for a World Cup. Given that fact, Venezuela head coach Oswaldo Vizcarrondo expected to name a younger, experimental side for today’s game as the team looks to build for the future.
Argentina takes on Venezuela at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Friday, Oct. 10. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET or 5 pm. PT local time in the US. That makes it a 1 a.m. BST start in the UK, and an 11 a.m. AEDT on Saturday morning.
Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has scored 24 goals in 26 appearances for Inter Miami CF in the MLS so far this season.
Livestream the Argentina vs. Venezuela match in the US
Friday’s game at Hard Rock Stadium is live in the US on beIN Sports.
There are several options for watching beIN, with a number of US cable and satellite TV providers offering the network as part of their channel lineups, including Dish Network, Optimum and Spectrum (the latter requiring a $7-a-month premium for the Sports View add-on).
If you’re a cord-cutter, there’s also a whole host of streaming platforms that carry beIN Sports.
With an excellent channel selection, easy-to-use interface and best-in-class cloud DVR, the $83 per month YouTube TV is one of the best cable TV replacements. In order to watch beIN Sports on the platform you’ll need its Sports Plus add-on, which costs an additional $11 per month. Read our YouTube TV review.
BeIN is available on Sling TV as part of its Sports Extra add-on for either Sling Orange or Sling Blue.
Its Orange and Blue monthly packages start at $46 per month, and you can combine them for a monthly rate of $61 ($60 in some regions), with Sports Extra costing an extra $11 a month. The Orange option nets you one stream, while Blue gives you three. It’s not as comprehensive or as easy to navigate as YouTube, but with a bit of work, including adding an antenna or an AirTV 2 DVR, it’s an unbeatable value. We’ll also add that the service offers local channels such as ABC and CBS in some regions where the monthly rate is $45.
It’s worth noting that Sling has recently introduced Day, Weekend and Week passes for Sling Orange, with prices starting from $5 for 24 hours’ worth of viewing. Read our Sling TV review.
There’s a lot to like about Fubo. In addition to beIN Sports, it offers a wide selection of channels, plus its sports focus makes it especially attractive to soccer fans, as well as NBA, NHL and MLB fans who live in an area served by one of Fubo’s RSNs. It starts at $85 a month. Read our Fubo review.
You can also get beIN content via beIN Sports Connect, the network’s standalone streaming platform. You can log in with your cable or streaming service credentials if your provider has beIN in the package. This allows you to stream live matches and other programming on various devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops and so on).
Make sure to check if beIN Sports is included in the specific package or plan you are considering, as it might be part of a sports bundle or require an additional subscription.
Finally, it’s also worth noting that Spanish-language service ViX also has the rights to show today’s game live in the US.
How to watch the Argentina vs. Venezuela 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, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding 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 usage 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, ensuring 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 usage is crucial.
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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. Prices start at $3.49 a month on a two-year plan for the service’s Basic tier.
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Can I livestream the Argentina vs. Venezuela match in the UK?
No broadcaster in the UK has the rights to broadcast this international friendly in the region.
That also means that if you’re in the UK traveling for pleasure or for work, you’re unlikely to be able to watch the game like you normally would at home, thanks to geoblocking.
There’s one option to get around this. By using a VPN, as explained above, you can set your location to a country where the match is being broadcast and go from there.
Can I livestream the Argentina vs. Venezuela match in Australia?
As with the UK, no broadcaster Down Under is set to show today’s game live. If you’re currently in Australia. and want to watch a streaming service from back at home that is showing a live streams, you’ll need a reliable VPN like ExpressVPN.
Livestream the Argentina vs. Venezuela match in Canada
As with the US, beIN Sports is where it’s at for soccer fans looking to watch this match in Canada.
beIN Sports is available on select Canadian cable and satellite providers, including Bell TV, Rogers and Shaw Direct, while cord-cutters can access beIN through the streaming service Fubo Canada.
Fubo’s Sports bundle currently costs CA$15 a month when you pay quarterly for the first three months, before it goes up to CA$28 a month thereafter.
Quick tips for streaming international soccer using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming soccer 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.
- And 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.
