Portugal vs Ghana live stream and how to watch World Cup 2022 game online — Ronaldo starts

The Portugal vs Ghana live stream will see Cristiano Ronaldo begin his final World Cup campaign against a Ghana side who have had an inconsistent 2022 — and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo may be unhappy at Man Utd but he has always found solace in playing (and scoring) for his country. Ronaldo is not just Portugal’s top scorer but the top scorer for international football as a whole with an astonishing 117 strikes. With his lack of form and minutes this season, however, manager Fernando Santos might consider the unthinkable and not start his captain in this game. There are plenty of attacking alternatives to choose from with stars like Rafael Leao and Joao Felix among the best young players in Europe. The likes of Manchester-based Ruben Dias, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva give Portugal quality all over the pitch as Os Navegadores (The Navigators) try to cement their captain’s legacy with World Cup success at last. 

After starting the year finishing bottom of their AFCON group by losing to the Comoros, Ghana have had to take a look in the mirror and readjust. With manager Otto Addo no longer sharing coaching duties from February, The Black Stars managed to improve and secure World Cup qualification. The switching of international allegiance to Ghana from a number of eligible players has helped too. Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey and Bilbao’s Inaki Williams have come into a side that already had some impressive individuals such as Arsenal’s Thomas Partey and up-and-coming Ajax star Mohammed Kudus. After not qualifying for Russia 2018, a whole generation of Ghanaian stars is ready to finally arrive on the global stage. 

Here's how they lineup: 

Portugal: Costa, Cancelo, Dias, Pereira, Guerreiro, Neves, Otavio, Fernandes, Felix, Silva, Ronaldo

Ghana: Zigi, Amartey, Seidu, Djiku, Salisu, Rahman, Abdul Samed, Partey, Kudus, Williams, A Ayew

All eyes in the football world are currently on Cristiano Ronaldo, but on their day Ghana can surprise anyone, the Portugal vs Ghana live stream will be a must-watch. 

Plus, make sure you don’t miss a moment of the World Cup by checking out our full how to watch World Cup 2022 live streams hub. 

How to watch the Portugal vs Ghana live stream wherever you are

The Portugal vs Ghana live stream will be shown on many different channels across the world, but what if you're not in your home country and want to watch it on your usual service?

The answer is to use a VPN, or virtual private network. A VPN will let you tune into your home coverage from wherever you are — meaning that if you're abroad, you can use one of the best VPN services to watch the games live as if you were in your lounge.

Our favorite right now is ExpressVPN, thanks to its combination of superb speed, great customer service and excellent device support. It also offers a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you could check it out without having to sign up long term.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Sling or another service and watch the game.

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How to watch the Portugal vs Ghana live stream in the US

Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch the Portugal vs Ghana live stream on FOX and the FOX website with a valid login, if your local FOX affiliate is showing the match. FOX is included with all cable packages or with one of our best TV antenna picks. 

Another option would be Sling TV: the Sling Blue package costs just $40 per month and comes with more than 30 channels including FOX (provided you're in an area with a local Fox affiliate). Best of all, right now Sling is offering half off the first month, allowing you to watch the entire World Cup for just $20. 

Or you could go for Fubo.TV. Its Pro Plan costs $70 per month but gives you 121 channels, including FOX (provided you have a local affiliate), plus lots more for sports fans to enjoy. 

Spanish language coverage is available via Telemundo or Peacock. The first 12 games will be available to watch on a free account, but if you want to watch the full tournament you'll need a Peacock Premium subscription ($9.99/month). 

If you already use those services but aren't in the U.S. right now, you can watch the Portugal vs Ghana live stream by using a VPN such as ExpressVPN.

Sling TV offers two packages, both of which cost $40 a month. The Sling Blue plan comes with 30-plus channels, including NBC, NBCSN and USA. Plus, World Cup fans can stream the entire tournament on FS1 and FOX.

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If you love sports, you might want to check out Fubo.TV. It's got FOX and FS1, a a 7-day free trial so you don't need to pay up front, and dozens of additional sports channels, including NBCSN and ESPN. 

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How to watch the Portugal vs Ghana live stream in Canada

Canadians can watch the Portugal vs Ghana live stream on TSN, the home of World Cup 2022 in Canada. 

If you've cut the cord, you can sign up for TSN Direct for $19.99 per month or you can take an annual pass which works out at $16.66 per month. Plus, the service is open to all: you don't need to have TSN as part of an existing TV package.

If you live in Canada and already subscribe to TSN , but aren't at home right now, you can still watch a Portugal vs Ghana live stream by using a quality VPN like ExpressVPN.

How to watch the Portugal vs Ghana live stream in the UK

In the U.K., the Portugal vs Ghana live stream will be available to watch for free on the ITV, or you can stream online via ITV Hub. You will need a valid U.K. TV license in order to watch the game on TV or via online streaming. 

If you're not currently in the U.K. and have a valid TV license, you can still watch a Portugal vs Ghana live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN. 

How to watch the Portugal vs Ghana live stream in Australia

Aussie soccer fans can watch the World Cup 2022 for free on SBS, including the Portugal vs Ghana live stream. The free-to-air network is available on traditional TV or online by using SBS On-Demand.

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN to watch all the action on SBS as if you were back home. ExpressVPN is out top pick of the options out there.   

How to watch the Portugal vs Ghana live stream in New Zealand

Kiwis can access the Portugal vs Ghana live stream via Sky Sport. This costs $60.98 NZD per month, or you could go for the Sky Sport Now service, which gives you just the Sport channels but for a reduced cost of $19.99/week, $39.99/month or $399/year. 

Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow every game of the World Cup 2022 by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN.