The "Group of Death" that is Group E is about to get underway at this year's World Cup, as Germany face their first big test against Japan.
With Spain and Costa Rica also looming in the other half of Group E, these two teams know that their opener could be critical towards advancing to the knockout rounds.
Germany are, as usual, touted as title contenders, but Japan will hope to play spoiler and knock one of the group's two European giants out early.
Germany were eliminated from the 2018 World Cup in the opening phase, ending a four-tournament stretch in which they reached at least the semifinals.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the match in the United States on TV or online via live stream.
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Germany vs Japan TV channel in USA
- Date: Wed, Nov. 23
- Time: 08:00 ET
- English-language TV channel: FS1
- Spanish-language TV channel: Telemundo
The 2022 World Cup will be televised in the United States in English by Fox Sports and in Spanish by Telemundo.
For English-language coverage, Fox will show Germany vs Japan on FS1. Fox's play-by-play coverage will feature Derek Rae and Aly Wagner. Rules analysts Dr. Joe Machnik and Mark Clattenburg will be on hand to analyze refereeing decisions.
The full English-language play-by-play broadcast teams for Fox throughout the tournament are led by A-team John Strong and Stu Holden, plus other duos like veteran JP Dellacamera paired with analyst Cobi Jones, Rae paired with Wagner, Ian Darke paired with Landon Donovan, and Warren Barton paired with Jacqui Oatley.
Meanwhile, Telemundo will be the home of all Spanish-language World Cup broadcasts in the United States. All Spanish-language World Cup match broadcasts can also be streamed on Peacock, which will air the first 12 matches of the tournament for free. Beginning Nov. 24, the remaining 52 will be available on Peacock Premium.
For Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage, the lead play-by-play broadcaster will be none other than the legendary Andres Cantor, covering his 12th World Cup. He will be partnered with former Mexican national team player Manuel Sol. Other play-by-play broadcasters for Telemundo coverage include Copan Alvarez, Sammy Sadovnik, and Jorge Calvo. They will all be partnered with analyst Eduardo Bsicayart, who will be covering his fifth World Cup.
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Watch Germany vs Japan online in USA
- Date: Wed, Nov. 23
- Time: 08:00 ET
- English-language streaming: fuboTV, Fox Sports app
- Spanish-language streaming: fuboTV, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Peacock Premium
Viewers in both English and Spanish can view their respective coverage on fuboTV, with both FS1 and Telemundo available to stream. New U.S. viewers can access fuboTV for a limited time with a free trial.
With all World Cup matches being shown in English on Fox, FS1, and FS2 in the United States, Fox will also make the matches available on the company's streaming outlets, with a viable login.
Telemundo will do the same as Fox with their Spanish-language broadcasts, placing matches on Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. All matches will be available on Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, while any matches shown on Universo will also be streamed on Universo Now.
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Germany vs Japan free live stream in USA
The group-stage match is available to stream for free in the United States one of two ways.
Viewers in both English and Spanish can view their respective coverage on fuboTV, with both FS1 and Telemundo available to stream. New U.S. viewers can access fuboTV for a limited time with a free trial.
Additionally, NBC is making their Spanish-language broadcasts for the first 12 matches of the tournament accessible for free on Peacock, which includes this match and runs up through the full slate of games on Wednesday, November 23.
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How to watch World Cup 2022 in USA
The 2022 World Cup will be televised in the United States in English by Fox Sports and in Spanish by Telemundo.
Fox will spread the matches across its family of channels, including FS1 and FS2. While most of the channel designations are set, Fox does have the ability to switch its assignments around, particularly for the final round of group stage fixtures depending on which matches carry the most importance for knockout stage places.
Meanwhile, Telemundo will be the home of all Spanish-language World Cup broadcasts in the United States. The only exception will come in the final round of group stage matches, when games are played simultaneously. For those matches, one will be pushed to Universo. All Spanish-language World Cup match broadcasts can be streamed on Peacock Premium as well.
- Dates: Sunday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Dec. 18
- English-language TV channels: Fox, FS1, FS2
- Spanish-language TV channels: Telemundo, Universo
- Streaming: fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Universo Now, Peacock Premium
