How to watch the World Cup in Russia

The World Cup Qatar 2022 is most likely going to be the biggest sporting event of the year as it is every year. Viewers from around the world tune in to cheer on their nation. Unfortunately for Russia and its citizens looking forward to cheering on and watching their boys play, the Russian National Football Team was suspended from FIFA competitions including the 2022 Qatar WC.

However interest in the matches will not be affected, in fact, interest in the WC has never been higher. Read on to learn how to watch Qatar 2022 in Russia.

TV Channels to Watch WC 2022 in Russia

To view the 2022 Qatar WC in Russia on typical cable TV, Russia will broadcast the WC matches on a single channel. Match TV will be the channel you want to tune in to, to view the Qatar matches.

• Match TV

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How to Stream Qatar 2022 in Russia

Match TV is streaming the FIFA WC Qatar 2022 in Russia, but it is quite limited in terms of support streaming devices (see below). But if you have a laptop or a desktop and are fine with watching on those rather smaller screens then, you’re in luck as you can watch the matches through a web browser. Match TV also has an app you can find on your IOS or Android mobile device.
In Russia, as far as cable TV goes there is only one channel and no other better options at all. However, if you have a smart TV then that may be a better option for streaming the WC. On a smart TV, you should have access to any content that Match TV has.
Those traveling outside of Russia can find many streaming services that will allow you to watch the WC — although not usually with Russian commentary. In the US, we recommend FuboTV because of its exceptional soccer coverage. But Sling TV is an excellent low-cost option.

What Devices Support World Cup Streaming in Russia?

As mentioned before if you have a smart TV, that is a great option for viewing the Qatar WC. You can do so through streaming devices such as an Amazon Fire Tv Stick (Firestick), Chromecast, or Roku device. And, of course, it works in web browsers as well.
You can also view the matches from any IOS or Android mobile device as they all come with a web browser.

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FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule

The WC starts with the Group Stage on November 20 at 11:00 am (EST) with a match between host country Qatar and Ecuador. The matches through December 2nd are listed on hotdog.com.(times are in EST.)

The knockout phase runs immediately after the Group Stage:

• Round of 16 (December 3-6)
• Quarter-Finals (December 9-10)
• Semi-Finals (December 13-14)
• Third-Place Play-Off (December 17)
• Qatar WC Final (December 18).

What to Know Before You Go

Sadly, many fans in Russia will be extremely upset their nation won’t be represented in the 2022 Qatar WC. But football fans in Russia will still find a lot of exciting play at the Men’s WC in Qatar. Be sure to tune in with the options we’ve discussed above.

World Cup Qatar 2022 Viewer’s Guides Outside the US

For more information on watching matches in different areas, see our World Cup VPN Guide.

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