How to Stream BBC iPlayer on Samsung Smart TV

BBC iPlayer is a premium online video streaming service available only in the UK. To stream FIFA World Cup 2022 live matches on Samsung Smart TV, you need to use the BBC iPlayer and ITVX platforms. Among the 64 matches in FIFA 2022, 33 matches are scheduled to stream on BBC iPlayer, including the finals.

How to Get BBC iPlayer on Samsung Smart TV to Watch FIFA 2022

The BBC iPlayer is available on Samsung Smart TVs from 2012 models. You can install the app from the Smart Hub Store.

#1 Turn on your Samsung Smart TV.

#2 Press and hold the Home button/ Smart Hub button on your TV remote.

#3 Navigate to Apps Section on your home screen and click on it.

#4 Select the Search icon and search for BBC iPlayer.

( If you can’t see any results skip this method and go for the alternate method)

#5 On the results, click on the BBC iPlayer app.

#6 Now, tap on the Install option to get the app.

How to Activate BBC iPlayer on Samsung TV

To access the video content available in the BBC iPlayer app, you need to activate the app using your smartphone or PC.

#1 Enter the Apps section on your Samsung Smart TV to launch the app.

#2 Click on the Sign-in option. An Activation code will be displayed on your TV screen.

#3 Visit the BBC iPlayer Activation website [https://account.bbc.com/account/tv] on your PC or smartphone using a web browser.

#4 Sign in using your BBC account credentials.

#5 Enter the activation code shown on your TV screen.

#6 Now, select Sign in on your TV option. The BBC iPlayer app on your Samsung TV will be activated.

#7 Stream all the England matches on your Samsung TV.

Alternate Method to Stream BBC iPlayer on Samsung TV

If you have an old Samsung Smart TV or BBC iPlayer isn’t compatible with your TV, you can use the Chromecast device to stream content on the app using your Android or iOS smartphone.

#1 Connect Chromecast to your Samsung Smart TV.

#2 Connect your smartphone and Chromecast using the same WiFi network.

#3 Meanwhile, launch BBC iPlayer app using Play Store or App Store on your Android or iOS device.

#4 Log in to your BBC account.

#5 Click on the Cast icon on the top right of the screen.

#6 Choose your Chromecast device from the list of options.

#7 Wait till the device gets connected.

#8 Stream the FIFA highlights and live matches on your Samsung TV.

FIFA 2022 England Schedule

In the 22nd edition of FIFA, England, along with the USA, Wales, and Iran, are slotted in the Group B

Match	Place	Date	Time
England vs. Iran	Khalifa International Stadium	21st November 2022	01:00 PM
England vs. USA	Al Bayt Stadium	25th November 2022	07:30 PM
Wales vs. England	Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium	29th November 2022	07:30 PM

In addition to FIFA 2022 matches, you can also get live TV channels, movies, TV shows, and originals in various genres & different languages. BBC iPlayer is an excellent app that offers channels and shows in various genres.

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