FIFA World Cup 2022 has kicked off, and we were all pleased to know that this time, we will be able to watch it for free without any paid subscription. JioCinema is live streaming the World Cup this year, but the JioCinema app is reportedly having issues with its live streams.
But thankfully, JioCinema is one of many apps where you can watch FIFA World Cup 2022 live streaming. In this post, we will talk about all the best apps to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022, including JioCinema and all the alternative apps for streaming the World Cup.
We are finally ready for the gand finale of the FIFA World Cup 2022 with the finals set to take place on Sunday. Defending champions France has defeated Morocco while Argentina has defeated Croatia and will be meeting in the Finals. France met Argentina in the Round of 16 of World Cup 2018 where the Frence defeated Argentina 4-3.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Finals
The third place match between Croatia and Morocco will take place on Saturday at 8:30PM in the evening followed by the finals between France and Argentina on Sunday at 8:30PM in the evening.
| Match | Time | Date |
| Croatia vs Morocco (Third Place) | 8:30 PM | December 17 |
| France vs Argentina (Finals) | 8:30 PM | December 18 |
World Cup 2022 Map
JioCinema
JioCinema is India’s official live-streaming provider of the FIFA World Cup 2022. It live streams all the matches for free in India. JioCinema is available on Android devices, iOS devices, Android TVs, Samsung Tizen TVs, Fire TVs, Apple TVs and laptops & PCs.
FIFA World Cup 2022 is broadcast in 5 languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Bengali.
Issues with JioCinema
The JioCinema app has received a lot of criticism online regarding the issues the users had to endure during the live stream of the opening ceremony and first match in the FIFA World Cup 2022. Users across India widely reported problems with JioCinema, and users tried many methods to solve the issues with the live stream. Let’s talk about that too.
How to solve streaming issues on JioCinema?
The main feed of FIFA World Cup 2022 in JioCinema was facing issues. Users reported that changing the language from English to Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, or Bengali solved the problem with the stream.
If you want to avoid watching the match in an unknown language, you can try the Hype Mode in JioCinema. With Hype Mode, you can switch the cameras from the main feed to different angles such as Player A, Player B, Extended Stadium Feed, Tactical and more.
Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2022 Live Telecast on Sports 18: Which TV Channels, Numbers, Price, More
It was supposed to be Voot.
Previously, Viacom18’s Voot was supposed to stream FIFA World Cup 2022. It was advertised that Voot would be live streaming the tournament in India.
Many people have voiced their concerns about this on Twitter, and many are calling it a scam. Many of them have subscribed to the Voot Select premium plan, believing in Voot’s advertisements. Of course, it feels like a scam; they paid for a service but did not get it. Not only that, the service they paid for is free for everyone.
Viacom18 is part of the Reliance group, and so is JioCinema. Last-minute changes must have made the switch from Voot to JioCinema.
Other apps to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 (JioCinema alternatives)
Tata Play
Tata Play app is the official app from Tata Play for their subscribers. It requires a Tata Play subscription and is available for Android and iOS devices.
You can watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 on the Tata Play app if you have subscribed to Sports 18 1 or Sports 18 1 HD channel on your Tata Play DTH. That’s because the Tata Play app only lets you watch whichever channels you have subscribed to in your DTH account. Sports 18 1 and Sports 18 1 HD channels are India’s official broadcasters for FIFA World Cup 2022.
Also Read: How to add Sports 18 subscription to your DTH
BBC iPlayer
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is broadcasted in the UK via the free-to-air channel BBC. It is also live-streamed in the UK on BBC iPlayer for free.
BBC iPlayer is available only in the UK, so you’ll need to use a VPN to use the app and watch the matches. You should use a premium VPN to use the app, as you would need a UK server to connect to access BBC iPlayer.
Fubo TV
Fubo TV is a US-based premium TV streaming service that streams over 120 TV channels.
However, unlike JioCinema or BBC iPlayer, Fubo TV is a paid service, and you will have to pay $69.99 monthly for three concurrent streams.
As it’s exclusive to the US, you need a premium VPN with a US server to watch World Cup 2022 on Fubo TV. It is the most expensive app on this list to watch FIFA World Cup 2022. You’d better try your luck with other options to watch the matches.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu is one of the most popular streaming platforms in the US. Hulu carries various content such as movies, TV shows, live TV, and live sports. Hulu subscriptions start from $6.99/month. FIFA World Cup 2022 is telecasted in the United States on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo. You get access to all three channels with Hulu. Like the other options, you will require a premium VPN subscription with a US server to use Hulu Live TV.
SuperSport.com
SuperSport is a South Africa-based TV channel that broadcasts FIFA World Cup 2022. Its website supersport.com is live streaming the matches online, but you’d have to get DStv or Showmax subscription to watch. Like the other option, you will need a premium VPN subscription to use the service. You can watch the highlights of all the matches for free without logging in or requiring a subscription. You also don’t need a VPN to watch the highlights on supersport.com.
FIFA+
FIFA+ app is the official app from FIFA to follow the latest in football. It doesn’t show the live stream of the matches, but it shows the highlights of the games for free. So if you don’t want to watch the live stream and are just fine with the highlights, you can use FIFA+ to catch up for free.
FAQs
Which is the best alternative to JioCinema to watch FIFA World Cup 2022?
The best alternative in India to watching FIFA World Cup 2022 in India is the Tata Play app, but it’s not free; you need a Tata Play subscription with Sports 18 channels. The next best alternative would be BBC iPlayer, but you need a premium VPN subscription to use it in India.
What app can I watch FIFA World Cup 2022 on?
JioCinema is the best app to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 on. It is free and doesn’t need a subscription.
How can I watch the 2022 World Cup for free?
JioCinema streams the 2022 FIFA World Cup in India for free. Although there are some issues with the streaming on JioCinema, it is the only real free option to watch the matches.
