Japan's reward for topping Group E is a Round of 16 showdown against Group F runners up Croatia in Al Wakrah on December 5.
Hajime Moriyasu's side have been one of the success stories so far in Qatar after they edged out Spain and Germany to finish as group winners.
Croatia have more experience in World Cup knockout scenarios, having lost out in the 2018 final, but Japan would make history if they reach the quarterfinals.
Fans in the USA can catch a free live stream of this game on fuboTV thanks to a trial for new users.
MORE: Watch every World Cup match live with fuboTV (U.S.-only free trial)
Japan vs. Croatia free live stream
In great news for American soccer fans, they will be able to catch this massive World Cup match in both English and Spanish thanks to fuboTV, which is carrying broadcasts in both languages.
New users of fuboTV can take advantage of a free trial just in time for the World Cup
| Match | Date | Time | TV Channel (English) | TV Channel (Spanish) | Streaming (English) | Streaming (Spanish) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan vs. Croatia | Monday, Dec. 5 | 10 a.m. | Fox | Telemundo | fuboTV, Fox Sports site/app | fuboTV, Telemundo Deportes site/app, Peacock |
Watch Japan vs. Croatia online
For existing cable, satellite, and telco subscribers, as well as subscribers to Peacock in the USA, there are other ways to watch the match online.
How cable, satellite & telco subscribers can watch World Cup
Subscribers to cable, fiber, or satellite service can watch matches in English or Spanish via authentication using their existing subscription login:
- English: FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app
- Spanish: TelemundoDeportes.com, Telemundo Deportes app
How Peacock subscribers can stream World Cup
Existing subscribers to Peacock can livestream every FIFA World Cup match in Spanish as the Telemundo and Universo broadcasts are simulcast since both Spanish-language channels are part of the NBC family of networks.
Match replays on Fox’s Tubi in 4K
Fox’s free streaming platform Tubi will have a channel dedicated to the World Cup with highlights, analysis, and match replays in 4K.
World Cup live stream schedule on fuboTV
Here’s the complete rundown of the remaining matches that can be streamed in the USA, including on fuboTV, in English and Spanish throughout the tournament.
Round of 16 (Dec. 4-6)
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Streaming |
| Mon, Dec. 5 | Japan vs. Croatia | 10 a.m. | fuboTV (ENG), fuboTV (SPA), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Dep. site/app, Peacock |
| Mon, Dec. 5 | Brazil vs. South Korea | 2 p.m. | fuboTV (ENG), fuboTV (SPA), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Dep. site/app, Peacock |
| Tues, Dec. 6 | Morocco vs. Spain | 10 a.m. | fuboTV (ENG), fuboTV (SPA), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Dep. site/app, Peacock |
| Tues, Dec. 6 | Portugal vs. Switzerland | 2 p.m. | fuboTV (ENG), fuboTV (SPA), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Dep. site/app, Peacock |
Quarterfinals (Dec. 9-10)
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Streaming |
| Fri, Dec. 9 | QF1: E1/F2 vs. G1/H2 | 10 a.m. | fuboTV (ENG), fuboTV (SPA), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Dep. site/app, Peacock |
| Fri, Dec. 9 | QF2: Netherlands vs. Argentina | 2 p.m. | fuboTV (ENG), fuboTV (SPA), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Dep. site/app, Peacock |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | QF3: F1/E2 vs. H1/G2 | 10 a.m. | fuboTV (ENG), fuboTV (SPA), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Dep. site/app, Peacock |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | QF4: B1/A2 vs. D1/C2 | 2 p.m. | fuboTV (ENG), fuboTV (SPA), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Dep. site/app, Peacock |
Semifinals (Dec. 13-14)
| Date | Match | Time ET | Streaming |
| Tues, Dec. 13 | QF2 Winner vs. QF1 Winner | 2 p.m. | fuboTV (ENG), fuboTV (SPA), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Dep. site/app, Peacock |
| Wed, Dec. 14 | QF4 Winner vs. QF3 Winner | 2 p.m. | fuboTV (ENG), fuboTV (SPA), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Dep. site/app, Peacock |
Third-Place (Dec. 17)
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Streaming |
| Sat, Dec. 17 | Semifinal losers | 10 a.m. | fuboTV (ENG), fuboTV (SPA), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Dep. site/app, Peacock |
Final (Sun, Dec. 18)
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Streaming |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Semifinal winners | 10 a.m. | fuboTV (ENG), fuboTV (SPA), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Dep. site/app, Peacock |
