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In the UK, this Euro 2020 Group A clash between Italy and Switzerland is being shown on ITV1.

Coverage starts at 7.15pm BST, with kick-off set to follow at 8pm BST.

You can also live stream Italy vs Switzerland for free via ITV Hub, which works across a wide range of devices, including phones, tablets, laptops, games consoles and streaming devices.

As a national broadcaster, ITV Hub doesn't cost a penny to stream if you're located in the UK (though you should possess a valid TV licence).

If you're not in the UK right now, you can use a VPN and follow the instructions above to live stream the action on  just as you would at home.

ABC and ESPN are sharing broadcast rights for Euro 2020 in the US, with ESPN showing this game. Kick-off Stateside is at 3pm ET / 12pm PT.

If you get ESPN as part of your cable package, you can also live stream Italy vs Switzerland directly through the ESPN website.

How to watch Italy vs Switzerland without cable

For all the cord-cutters out there, you've a number of options for watching every single Euro 2020 game without laying out for an expensive cable package. 

Over-the-top streaming service Sling TV is one of the most cost-effective options. Its Orange package costs just $35 a month and gets you all the games on ESPN and ABC (the latter thanks to simulcasts on ESPN3).

Better still, Sling is offering new subscribers a fantastic bargain - right now you can get a whole month of Sling Orange for $10. The package also includes TNT, Nick Jr. and plenty more, and unlike cable, you can cancel your subscription at any time.

Another solid choice is fuboTV, which is an even more fully-featured streaming service that offers ESPN, ABC and more than 120 other channels. Packages start from $64.99 a month and there's even a FREE fuboTV trial you can try to see if it's right for you.

Underlying its reputation as the broadcaster of choice Down Under for football, Optus Sport has exclusive live broadcast rights in Australia for Euro 2020 matches, including this match which is set to get under way at 5am AEST on Thursday morning.

And if you're prepared to get up early enough then the great news is that Optus is showing this first game absolutely FREE!

For the rest of the tournament.  Optus Sport subscription will set you back $14.99 per month, but you can save money by signing up for a longer term, with a three-month plan costing $29.99 and a 12-month pass available for $99.

You can stream Optus Sport coverage via your mobile, PC or tablet, and can also access the service on Fetch TV, Chromecast or Apple TV.

And if you leave Oz at any point during the tournament, simply use a VPN to tune in as normal on your Optus account. 

Italy vs Switzerland will be shown live in Canada, along with the rest of Euro 2020, on English-language TSN or French-language TVA Sports.

If you get them as part of your cable deal, then you'll just be able to log in with the details of your provider and get access to a Italy vs Switzerland live stream, with kick-off set for 3pm ET / 12pm PT. 

If you don't have cable, it may make more sense to opt for their digital platforms. The TSN Direct and TVA Sports Direct streaming services each cost just $19.99 a month, and work across a range of devices, including phones, computers and tablets.

And don't forget that using a VPN is the way to get a Euro 2020 live stream if you're away from Canada when the game you want to watch is on.

Kiwis can watch all the Euro 2020 action on Sky Sport.

As you'd expect, there's a somewhat inconvenient kick off time for this match in New Zealand, with Italy vs Switzerland set to start at 7am NZST on Thursday morning.

You can get Sky Sport in New Zealand as part of a range of pay TV packages, and subscribers can watch online via the Sky Go service.

If you're not already a customer, you can try the Sky Sport Now streaming-only platform, which costs $19.99 for a weekly pass and works across a wide range of devices, including phones, laptops, Apple TV and Chromecast.

Anyone in New Zealand from abroad or vice-versa can use the VPN route outlined above to access their service of choice just like they would at home.