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Romania vs Netherlands live stream: How to watch Euro 2024 online and for free

The Romania and Netherlands club badges on top of a photo of the Euro 2024 trophy and match ball.

The Romania vs Netherlands live stream features one of the surprise underdogs of the tournament so far alongside a team that struggled in the group stage — and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free!

Romania vs Netherlands live stream, date, time and channels

The Romania vs Netherlands live stream takes place on Tuesday, July 2.
• Time: 5 p.m. BST / 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT / 2 a.m. AEST (Jul. 3)
• WATCH FREE BBC iPlayer (U.K.)
• U.S. — Watch on FS1 via Sling
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free

Romania were far from favorites to top Group E but managed to emerge from one of the tightest groups at the tournament top of the rankings largely thanks to their impressive 3-0 victory over Ukraine. Winning a group should on paper give you a more favorable draw, but Romania have been given a pretty tough matchup in the Round of 16 as their reward. 

However, while the Netherlands are theoratically a fantastic side with quality throughout their ranks, they have rarely shown that at this tournament. Euro 2024 has seen several major nations underwhelm and the Netherlands, who finished 3rd in Group D, are very much on that list. The Oranje's defeat to Austria in the final group stage match was a sign of their defensive woes even if they managed to score two goals themselves through Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay. 

The Romania vs Netherlands live stream is surprisingly difficult to call, while the Dutch are the favorites, Romania are certainly capable of an upset. To see how this one plays out you’ll need to watch this Euro 2024 Round of 16 match and we have all the details down below.

Make sure you don’t miss a single moment of the tournament by checking out our guide on how to watch Euro 2024.

Where to watch Romania vs Netherlands for free

In the U.K. football fans can enjoy every moment of Euro 2024 across BBC and ITV. 

Romania vs Netherlands is on BBC watch for free on BBC iPlayer. Just note that you will need a valid U.K. TV license in order to watch. 

Other free-to-air coverage of Euro 2024: Germany (via ZDF and ARD), France (via TF1), Spain (via RTVE) and Italy (via RAI). Soccer fans in New Zealand can also watch Euro 2024 for free via TVNZ.

If you’re normally in one of these countries but happen to be abroad right now, you won’t miss out if you watch using one of the best VPNs. These allow you to watch your go-to streaming wherever in the world you are. Our favorite is NordVPN.

How to watch Romania vs Netherlands from anywhere

If you're not in your home country during Euro 2024 and are unable to live stream a game from wherever you are, you can still tune in via a virtual private network, or VPN. A VPN makes it appear like you're surfing the web from your home allowing you to access the streaming services you already pay for. It's legal and easy to do.

We've tested many different VPN services and our favorite is NordVPN; it offers superb speeds, excellent customer service and a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out first to see if it's right for you. But you've got other VPN options too, so check out our full list of the best VPN services.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view your usual U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer and watch Romania vs Netherlands live online.

How to watch Romania vs Netherlands in the U.S.

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Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch Euro 2024 across the Fox network, with select games on Fubo. The Romania vs Netherlands live stream is on Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and the Fox Sports website with a valid login. FS1 may be included in your cable package.

If you've cut the cord and don't have cable, you have plenty of options. Our top pick is Sling TV: the Sling Blue package costs just $45 per month with a discounted first month. It comes with more than 30 channels including FOX (if you have a local Fox Network on Sling) and FS1. 

Fubo is another option. The Pro Plan costs $79 per month but gives you 121 channels, including FOX and FS1, plus lots more for sports fans to enjoy.

If you already use those services but aren't in the U.S. right now, you can watch Euro 2024 live streams by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

How to watch Romania vs Netherlands in the U.K.

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Football fans in the U.K. are very lucky as every single game of Euro 2024 will be broadcast for free — it is the nation’s sport, after all. The Romania vs Netherlands live stream is being shown on BBC and BBC iPlayer

All sounds great, right? But if you're not in the U.K. and have a valid TV license, you can still follow every single game by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN

How to watch Romania vs Netherlands in Canada

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If you're in Canada, you can enjoy Euro 2024, including Romania vs Netherlands, on TSN, as part of a cable TV package. However, if you've cut the cord, you can sign up for TSN for $19.99 per month or you can take an annual pass which cost $199.90 per year. 

If you want even more sporting action you can add TSN Plus for an additional $8 a month, or at a discounted annual rate of $80. 

If you live in Canada and already subscribe to TSN, but aren't at home right now, you can still watch a Euro 2024 live stream by using a quality VPN like NordVPN.

How to watch Romania vs Netherlands in Australia

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Aussie soccer fans can watch a Romania vs Netherlands live stream via Optus Sport, which is showing the whole of Euro 2024. It costs $24.99 AUD per month, or there's an Annual Pass for $199 AUD/year. Optus Sport can be accessed via a dedicated mobile app, and it's also on Chromecast and Apple TV. 

Not in Australia right now? You can use a VPN to watch all the action on Optus Sport as if you were back home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options.  

How to watch Romania vs Netherlands in New Zealand

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Kiwis can access Euro 2024 live streams, including Romania vs Netherlands, via TVNZ following the closure of Spark Sport in July 2023. TVNZ is a free-to-air television network, giving sports fans in New Zealand access to Euro 2024 live streams without having to spend a penny. 

Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow every game by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN

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