How to watch Croatia vs. Italy online for free

TL;DR: Watch Croatia vs. Italy in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

It's another big deciding fixture in Euro 2024 as European football heavyweights Croatia take on Italy. Playing as part of Group B — one of the toughest groups in the tournament — they face further competition from Albania and Spain, who are playing in the other Group B decider at the same time.

Italy are defending European Champions and have plenty of quality in their squad. And while Croatia failed to get past the round of 16 last time around, they were World Cup runners-up in 2018. They're certainly experienced on the international stage.

Ultimately, it's a must-watch fixture — two of the sharpest teams in Europe facing off at a crucial moment in the tournament. To help you watch Croatia vs. Italy from anywhere in the world, we've pulled together some useful information below.

When is Croatia vs. Italy?

Croatia vs. Italy in Euro 2024 kicks off at 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST on June 24. This fixture in hosted by the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig, Germany.

How to watch Croatia vs. Italy for free

Croatia vs. Italy in Euro 2024 is being broadcast by the BBC, with a free live stream of the game available on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is a free streaming service that features BBC programming as well movies and live sports. It's technically geo-blocked outside of the UK, but overseas viewers can watch using a VPN. These tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you with a server in the UK. This will ensure that you circumnavigate the geo-restrictions and access all the Euro 2024 action for free.

Unblock BBC iPlayer by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Stream Croatia vs. Italy in Euro 2024 from anywhere in the world

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