Kickoff is Saturday, May 30 at 7 p.m PT (10 p.m ET).
Mexico takes Australia in a friendly that feels more serious than the label suggests. El Tri heads to California’s Rose Bowl looking solid after a clean sweep over Ghana last week. Australia, meanwhile needs a win. Badly. The Socceroos got shut down by Colombia and Venezuela back in November. Manager Tony Popovic needs sparks before their Group D opener against Turkey.
This isn’t a drill. Not really.
“Unbeaten in eight friendlies.”
That’s the current stat line for Javier Aguirre’s squad. They look ready for next month’s World Cup chaos.
How to watch in the US
You don’t need a cable subscription to catch this one. Several options exist.
- Fox One grabs you for $20/month. Direct access to international soccer.
- Fubo runs $15/month. Carries Fox Deportes. Cheap enough to not complain about.
- Vix does the job for just $7. It carries Univision’s coverage.
- YouTube TV is heavier at $35 but includes Fox Deportes if you’re already paying for live sports.
- DirecTV matches the price at $35 and throws Vix in the mix too.
Short answer? Fubo or Vix if you want to spend less. Fox One if you just want the soccer and nothing else.
Streaming from elsewhere
Different rules apply across borders. Geography is a pain for football fans.
“Geoblocking exists.”
Live with it. Or fight it.
In Mexico, Canal 5 airs it for free. Stream via the Vix app or TelevisaUnivision websites. No charge. Just connect and watch.
In Australia, go to Paramount Plus. It’s where the Socceroos coverage lands.
UK viewers? You’re out of luck. No rights holder. Canada is the same. Blank screens.
What’s the alternative?
Some use VPNs to bypass location checks. It’s legal for privacy reasons. Encryption helps when you’re on public Wi-Fi in a cafe. But streaming services hate it. Terms of service usually forbid faking your location for geo-restricted content. You might get blocked anyway.
If you do use one, verify the provider allows it. ExpressVPN touts security, sure, but the platform might still shut you down if they catch you spoofing your IP. Risk involved. Always check the fine print.
The ball drops in Pasadena.
Who wins matters less than how they play. Aguirre needs momentum. Popovic needs a miracle. Or at least a decent passing move.
The world watches. Most of it.
