Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy: Watch World Cup 2026 Playoff Final

Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy: Watch World Cup 2026 Playoff Final

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The Azzurri head to Zenica looking to claim their spot in this summer's tournament.

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When to watch Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy

  • Tuesday, March 31 at 2:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. PT).

Where to watch

  • Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy will air in the US on FS1, Fubo and Vix.

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The hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Bosnia-Herzegovina and Italy hinge on a win today in this decisive qualifying playoff final at the Bilino Polje Stadium.

After lagging behind, Bosnia battled back in Cardiff to take down Wales in the semifinal last Tuesday, with 40-year-old captain Edin Džeko scoring a late equalizer to take the game to extra time and eventually a win on penalties. On the other side of the draw, Italy moved a step closer to reaching its first World Cup in 12 years after defeating Northern Ireland in Bergamo, thanks to goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Keane.

Whichever side comes out on top will claim a place in Group B -- one of the kinder-looking groups in this summer's tournament -- alongside Canada, Qatar and Switzerland.

Bosnia-Herzegovina takes on Italy at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica on Tuesday, March. 31. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. CEST local time in Bosnia-Herzegovina. That makes it a 7:45 p.m. BST start in the UK and Ireland and a 2:45 p.m. ET or 11:45 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada. For viewers in Australia, the game gets underway at 5:45 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday morning.

Moise Kean of Italy celebrating

Fiorentina forward Moise Kean scored the second goal for Italy in its 2-0 win over Northern Ireland in last Thursday's World Cup 2026 qualifier playoff semifinal at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia. 

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Livestream the Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy match in the US

Today's game is available to watch in the US on Fox Sports 1. If you don't have the channel in your cable lineup, there are a number of alternatives. All the major live TV streaming services carry FS1. You can also stream games broadcast on Fox with the new Fox One streaming app

Fox

Fox's new direct-to-consumer streaming service launched in August. Fox One costs $20 a month or $200 a year and gives you access to Fox's complete TV portfolio, including sports-related channels such as Fox Sports, B1G, FS1, FS2 and local Fox stations.

Sling's new skinny bundle costs $20 and includes local Fox, ABC and NBC stations in select markets, and carries FS1, but doesn't include FS2. This means you'll need the additional Sports Extra add-on, which costs a further $11 per month.

Alternatively, Sling also offers a Day Pass for $5, a Weekend Pass for $10 or a Week pass for $15. In order to watch FS2 via this method, you'll need add the Sports Extra bundle, which costs $1 extra for a Day Pass, $2 for a Weekend Pass and $3 for the Week Pass.

For a more comprehensive selection of channels, Sling Blue with the Sports Extra add-on remains available at $57 a month. Read our Sling TV review.

Fubo

Fubo's main package costs $85 per month, but it has a skinny bundle that includes Fox networks. This Fubo Sports plan costs $56 per month ($46 for the first month) and includes FS1 and FS2 along with ABC and CBS (but not NBC) in addition to ESPN and NFL Network. It also  includes access to ESPN's new streaming app. Click here to see which local channels you get in your region with Fubo. Read our Fubo review.

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For $83 a month, the YouTube TV base plan will get you FS1 along with a wide array of channels.

Plug in your ZIP code on YouTube TV's welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area.

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Vix

While TelevisaUnivision's Spanish-language streaming service has a free tier, in order to watch this match you'll need to be a subscriber to Vix Plus.

The service currently starts at $5 per month for its Premium with Ads tier, and rises to $7 per month for its Premium ad-free option.

All the live TV streaming services above allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide

How to watch the Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy match from anywhere with a VPN

If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the World Cup qualifier action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. 

It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. Additionally, it can be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, providing an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. 

However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. 

If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial.

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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. Prices start at $3.49 a month on a two-year plan for the service's Basic tier.

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Livestream the Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy match in the UK

Prime Video is showing this World Cup qualifier clash live in the UK via pay-per-view. 

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You won't need to be a Prime subscriber to access Amazon's coverage, but there is a £2.49 fee to watch this game.

If you like the look of what Amazon is offering, Prime Video standalone subscriptions start at £6 a month. A Prime membership is £9 a month or £95 per year in the UK and includes access to Prime Video's content library of shows such as Fallout, Reacher and more. The service is also included with a Prime membership.

Livestream the Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy match in Australia  

Football fans Down Under can watch this match on streaming service Stan Sport. 

Stan

Stan Sport will set you back AU$20 a month (on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12). It's also worth noting that the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.

A subscription will also give you access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.

Livestream the Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy match in Canada

If you want to stream this game live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada.

DAZN

A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League, plus EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.

As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.

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