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New USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino will get to experience the intense rivalry between Mexico and the USMNT in person for the first time on Tuesday in an intriguing friendly clash at the Estadio Akron.
Today's game comes hot on the heels of Pochettino's debut as boss just four days ago, which saw the USA beat Panama 2-0 in Austin, thanks to goals from Yunus Musah and Ricardo Pepi. It's set to be a much-changed lineup for the visitors this evening, with Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Zack Steffen and Marlon Fossey all unavailable through injury.
Mexico haven't played a competitive match since the Copa America back in June, with Javier Aguirre's team coming into this match off the back of a 2-2 friendly draw against La Liga side Valencia at the weekend.
Mexico host the USA at the Estadio Akron in Zapopan on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. CST local time in Mexico. That makes it a 10:30 p.m. ET or 7:30 p.m. PT kick-off in the US and Canada.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.
Mauricio Pochettino made a winning start to his tenure as USA head coach with a 2-0 win over Panama at the weekend.
Omar Vega/Getty ImagesLivestream the Mexico vs. USA match in the US
Today's international friendly match is being broadcast live on TNT. For those looking to watch without cable, you can watch the channel via a number of streaming services, including Max, Sling and Direct TV Stream.
Max currently includes its B/R Sports add-on, which shows TNT events including US soccer, for no extra cost. Max subscriptions cost $10 per month (with ads) or $17 per month (ad free). To watch in 4K, you can also sign up for the Ultimate plan for $21 per month. The Hulu, Disney Plus and Max megabundle may also be of interest. The ad-based bundle comes with a $17 monthly price tag, while the ad-free version is $30 a month.
How to watch the Mexico vs. USMNT match online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view this friendly match locally, you may need a different way to watch the match -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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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. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month with code SPECIALDEAL, which should be automatically applied.
Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Quick tips for streaming international soccer using a VPN
- With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming soccer may vary.
- If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.
- If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.