How to watch the World Cup in Philippines

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be the biggest sporting event in the world this year just like it is every year it is played. While the Filipino national team has never qualified for the tournament, soccer is one of the most popular sports in the country and many fans in the Philippines will watch every match. Read on to learn how to watch every match in Qatar 2022 in the Philippines.

TV Channels to Watch Qatar 2022 in the Philippines

TAP Digital Media Ventures (TAP DMV) has purchased broadcasting rights for all 64 matches in Qatar 2022. TAP DMV owns 8 pay television channels and has programming and coverage rights with numerous international broadcasters. To watch this year’s tournament, you can tune in to one of the four TAP Sports channels.

All TAP DMV channels are offered on a subscription basis, including TAP Sports so there are no free options to watch Qatar 2022 on television for free.

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How to Stream Qatar 2022 in the Philippines

You can stream all 64 matches to any smartphone or tablet by downloading TAP DMV’s app, TapGO TV. While there are some free services within the app, to watch full matches on the app, there is a cost. TapGO is offering a subscription service for a one-time cost that will give you access to all 64 matches live. You can also go directly to the TapGO website on any browser and, as long as you have a subscription, you can watch every match live online as well.

What Devices Support Qatar 2022 Streaming in the Philippines?

Smart televisions are common in the Philippines, and as long as you have an internet connection and a subscription to TAP Sports or TapGO, you can find all 64 matches on your smart tv. You can also download the TapGO app on your android or iOS device and stream matches directly to your mobile device. TapGO also has a website where matches can be streamed on any browser.

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FIFA 2022 Cup Schedule

The group stage of the 2022 tournament starts on November 20 when host country Qatar plays Ecuador and runs until December 2.

Two teams from each of the eight four-member groups will progress on to the knockout rounds that begin on December 3 and finish on December 18 where a new champion will be crowned. The following is the schedule for each of the knockout rounds:

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

What to Know Before You Go

While the Philippines have never qualified for the Cup finals, the country has been producing more wins lately. While basketball is still the most popular sport in the Philippines, soccer may have supplanted boxing as the second. The bottom line is that Qatar 2022 will be very popular in the Philippines and many people will watch every match. Be sure to tune into one of the options discussed above to watch.

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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