An exciting Gold Cup quarter-final in Arlington, Texas, looks set to await on Saturday as Mexico and Costa Rica go head-to-head for a place in the last four.
While Mexico will be favorites to progress, El Tri will likely have had their confidence dented after a surprise 1-0 defeat to Qatar in their final group stage match.
The Costa Ricans, meanwhile, enter their match on a high after clinching a place in the quarter-finals with a dramatic 6-4 win over Martinique, a result that saw them leapfrog their opponents to claim second place in Group C.
Below we will outline the best live tv streaming services to use to watch the game live, wherever you are in the world.
Mexico vs. Costa Rica: When and where?
Mexico takes on Costa Rica at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas Saturday 8 July. Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. PT in the US (02:30 BST in the UK and 01:30 AEST Sunday 9 July in Australia).
How to watch the Mexico vs Costa Rica game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re unable to watch the game locally, you may need another way to watch – this is where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to prevent your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a good idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you will add an extra layer of privacy to your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you can virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. Most VPNs, like ours Editor’s Choice, ExpressVPNmakes it really easy to do this.
It’s legal to use a VPN to watch or stream sports in all countries where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. Make sure your VPN is set up properly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service can terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing properly applied blackout restrictions.
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Live stream Mexico vs Costa Rica match in USA
Saturday’s game is on Fox Sports 1 with Spanish-language commentary coverage also available via TUDN USA. If you don’t have Fox Sports 1 as part of your cable schedule, it can be streamed via Sling TV, as well as other more expensive streaming TV services.
Sling TV’s Blue plan includes Fox and Fox Sports 1, making it a great option for those looking to watch international soccer action. It costs $40 a month and includes over 40 channels, including other sports channels like ESPN.
Live stream the match between Mexico and Costa Rica in the UK
UK broadcast rights for this game are with Viaplay, with kick-off set for 02:30 BST in the early hours of Sunday morning.
You must subscribe to Viaplay’s total package to view its CONCACAF Gold Cup coverage, which is priced at £15 per month or £144 per year.
Viaplay currently holds the UK broadcast rights for the United Rugby Championship, La Liga football plus the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship and the Champions Hockey League.
Live stream the match between Mexico and Costa Rica in Canada
To stream this Gold Cup match live in Canada, subscribe to FuboTV Canada.
FuboTV costs $25 per month, although you can save some money by paying quarterly or annually.
Can I live stream the Mexico vs Costa Rica match in Australia?
There is currently no confirmed broadcaster for this important Gold Cup match Down Under.
The only alternative is to use one of our best VPN services as described above, set your location to a country on this page that broadcasts and go from there. Just be aware that most paid streaming services will require a credit card based in the country the service is from.
Quick tips for streaming CONCACAF Gold Cup 2023 using a VPN
- With four variables at play – your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN – your experience and success when streaming Gold Cup matches can vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using “search by city or country”.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after turning on your VPN and setting it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and ensure that the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address registered to your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you use (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network will now appear in the correct display location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main page to quickly install the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you will be asked to confirm a numeric code or click on a link sent to your email address registered with your smart- television. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help as both devices appear to be in the right location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so make sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We usually recommend Brave.