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Whether you're still basking in the holiday glow or you're just looking to take a brain break from all the excitement, a few episodes (or 10) of something easy to binge could be the distraction you need.

Gaten Matarazzo doesn't quite believe Saturday Night Live star Jane Wickline's claims that the Stranger Things kids are "the greatest threat to humanity right now."

During a Dec. 13 Weekend Update appearance, Wickline sang a song warning viewers that the Stranger Things child actors, now grown-up, would be using their influence to take over the world. But Matarazzo is happy to assure humanity that that is not the case.

SEE ALSO: Here's how to watch the 'Stranger Things' Season 5 finale in theaters

"Even if we did have the capabilities of being the greatest threat to humanity, I don't think any of us really have the gumption to go with it," Matarazzo told Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards during a Say More interview. "I don't know if I really have that in me."

However, Wickline's song was never really about the Stranger Things actors. Instead, it's a tongue-in-cheek critique of artificial intelligence, with the comedian citing everything everything from AI's impacts on job markets to its heavy water usage. And while Matarazzo may not agree with Wickline that the Stranger Things actors are willing to commit to world domination, the AI criticism is something he can fully get behind.

"It's lame," Matarazzo said of AI. "Making a show like Stranger Things, or making anything in general, especially when you look at film and TV, the whole point is that it's subjective so people can have whatever opinion they have. But I don't think that anything is art unless people make it, and I don't really think there's much to comment there unless people are pulling from their own experience or shared experience."

SEE ALSO: The 'Stranger Things' play totally unlocks 'Stranger Things' Season 5, Vol. 2

AI has undeniably been one of the most polarizing hot-button topics in the entertainment industry over the past few years. During the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, which impacted production on Stranger Things Season 5, AI was a major topic of concern for both unions. In 2025, it continued to be a talking point, from the creation of AI "actress" Tilly Norwood to Disney's $1 billion deal with OpenAI.

For Matarazzo, the acceleration of AI is a worrying one. "The scariest thing, I think, is that people are like, 'OK, great, we draw a line here,' but then two years from now... there's a fear that it gets to a point where it is unrecognizable," he said. "I think that's kind of the goal there, that people who are enthusiasts of AI art are like, 'isn't it going to be great when you can't tell the difference?' I'm like, 'That scares the shit out of me.'"

The full interview also dives into standout moments from Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2, including Dustin's emotional fight with Steve (Joe Keery) in the Upside Down. The pair have been at odds for the entire season, as Dustin's grief over Eddie's (Joseph Quinn) death causes him to push his friends, especially Steve, away. That tension comes to a head in the Upside Down's replica of Hawkins lab, when the pair's argument about Eddie's death ends in a fistfight that's full of telling character moments about Steven and Dustin.

"What I really do love about that fight is that, if I remember properly, he never swings at me once. He never hits me once," Matarazzo said. "Everything he does is to get me away from him. He does push me against a wall and push me away from him, because I'm actively trying to hurt him."

Dustin finally punches Steve in the face, at which point the gloves come off. Steve wrestles Dustin into a headlock, and after the two wind up, spent, on the floor, he walks away.

"That's where he draws the line and ends it right there. It's very clear, like, there's no fight there. If he wanted to, absolutely, he could knock me into the next room, and that's just never his intention there," Matarazzo said. "That's why, even as much as I've hurt him throughout the year, he just always keeps his composure. And that's really cool. He says some hurtful things, for sure, but everybody tends to, and I really like that that's how it goes down."

Watch the full Say More episode on Mashable's YouTube page to hear more from Matarazzo about Dustin and Steve's eventual reconciliation, as well as his reaction to fans' worries that Dustin will die.

Volumes 1 and 2 of Stranger Things Season 5 are now streaming on Netflix. The series finale premieres Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix and in theaters.

Planning a trip for the new year? Here's one thing you probably haven't thought about—roaming charges.

As you move into your post-holiday food-binge weekend, it’s probably best to take it easy and let all that seasonal yumminess settle so you can properly refuel your energy tank. To do that, you’re going to need some high-quality, verified-bingeworthy content to watch, and I’ve got you covered with three series boasting extremely high Rotten Tomatoes scores. All you need to bring is the popcorn.

Microsoft has no shortage of productivity apps, but one of its most genuinely useful tools is also one of the easiest to miss. If you subscribe to Microsoft 365, you already have access to Microsoft Planner, a lightweight project organizer tucked inside 365 suite. It is straightforward for personal projects and structured enough for small teams, which is why it ends up being more helpful than people expect.

Picture this: you need to find or count cells containing asterisks (*) or question marks (?) in Excel, but you're getting incorrect results. This is because asterisks and question marks are wildcard characters. The solution? Excel's essential escape character, the tilde (~).

Gift cards are great, but when your physical wallet already has a ton of stuff in it, it can be easy to lose them in the chaos and completely forget about your free money. By adding your gift cards to Google Wallet, you'll be much more likely to remember them. Doing this is easy.

With Christmas out of the way and the new year on the horizon, I bet you're sitting around and struggling to find something decent to watch. That's why I've found these three shows on Netflix that deserve your attention.

VS Code is one of the most popular open-source (mostly) applications out there, and for good reason: It does everything you could ask for and then some. However, it also has always-on telemetry that you cannot disable. That is where VSCodium comes into play.

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The dynamic duo that brought us Poor Things is back with another cinematic gem. Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, is a conspiracy caper that plunges you into a perpetual state of doubt. It also stars the fantastic Jesse Plemons (Stone and Lanthimos' Kinds of Kindness collaborator) and made Mashable's list of the best movies of 2025.

Bugonia is now officially available to stream as of Dec. 26. If you missed it on the big screen, here's everything you need to know to tune in at home.

What is Bugonia about?

A remake of Jang Joon-hwan's 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet!, Bugonia follows Teddy (Plemons), a bike-riding beekeeper and conspiracy theorist. He believes the state of the world is due to aliens living among us — one being no-nonsense big pharma CEO Michelle Fuller (Stone). Teddy, along with his cousin Don (Aidan Delbis), enacts a plan to kidnap Michelle and uncover the truth. What follows is a battle of wills, uncomfortable discussions of capitalist greed, class politics, and whether or not humanity is worth saving.

Check out the official trailer below, complete with a Chappell Roan jam session.

Is Bugonia worth watching?

Bugonia premiered at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival, where it received mostly positive reviews, before heading to theaters nationwide on Oct. 31. It didn't break any box office records, but most of the awards season favorites didn't.

It's earned an 87 percent critic rating and 84 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as three Golden Globe nominations and three Critics Choice Awards nominations. Oscar nods are likely to follow.

Mashable's own entertainment editor didn't think it was one of Lanthimos' best, writing, "Bugonia, despite having a sensational cast and clear vision for its world, lacks profundity in its smorgasbord of hot topics. Environmentalism, oligarchy, the manosphere, healthcare for profit — all of these make for a dizzying brew from which Teddy and Michelle arise on opposing sides."

However, Bugonia still managed to earn the number 11 slot on our list of the best movies from 2025.

Check out our full review of Bugonia.

How to watch Bugonia at home Credit: Focus Features

There are a couple of different ways you can watch Bugonia at home as of Dec. 26. You can buy it or rent it at digital-on-demand retailers for as low as $19.99, or you can stream it on Peacock. See the details below.

Buy or rent it on digital

Bugonia is available as of Nov. 25, 2025, to buy or rent at digital-on-demand retailers. If you choose to rent, you'll get 30 days to watch the film and just 48 hours to finish it once you start. If you choose to buy it instead, then it's yours to keep with no watch limits.

Here are some quick links to rent or purchase the film:

• Prime Video — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

• Apple TV — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

• Fandango at Home — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

• Google Play — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

Stream it on Peacock

As a Focus Features film, Bugonia made its streaming debut on Peacock on Dec. 26, 2025. This follows the digital-to-streaming arc of other recent Focus Features films (The Phoenician Scheme, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Honey Don't!).

Don't have a Peacock subscription? You can sign up for $10.99 per month with ads or $16.99 per month without (thanks to the most recent price hike). Before you get ahead of yourself, though, be sure to check out the best ways to save some money on a subscription below.

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The best Peacock deal for most people on any given day is the annual subscription deal. You'll get 12 months of streaming for the price of 10 just by paying for a year up front. While monthly subscriptions cost $10.99 per month with ads (which adds up to $131.88), yearly subscriptions cost $109.99 (which breaks down to only $9.17 per month). That's about 17% or $21.89 in savings.

Prefer to watch ad-free? It'll cost you $169.99 per year (which breaks down to $14.16 per month instead of $16.99).

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It's no secret I love the Brick, a device that single-handedly cut my screen time in half. In fact, as I'm writing this, my phone is currently Bricked. Instagram, TikTok, and Substack, you will not distract me from my work today. The physical barrier that Brick adds makes it the best choice for those whose built-in screen limits just don't work.

However, there's one big barrier with the Brick — its price. At $59, it's a steep cost for the sake of cutting screen time, unless you get one sale (which, btw, it's currently 20% off.) But there's one thing that I think makes it an even better value — you can share it with your whole household.

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When I first started using the Brick, a few things happened. My screen time plummeted, I rediscovered how to be bored again, but most surprisingly, my wife wanted in on the Brick life.

Our days look very different. I work from home, typing away on my laptop, and hunting the internet for the latest tech and shopping news. Meanwhile, my wife is a high school teacher, instructing and working with students in the classroom. But despite how different our days look, we both fall into the trap of scrolling when we have downtime or a free period.

Plus, at the end of the day, when we're finally home together, our nights usually culminate in turning on our current binge of the moment, but end with us looking at our phones rather than the TV. All this to say, we both needed some help with screen time.

Luckily, more than one person can use a Brick. In fact, according to Brick's support site, there's no limit to how many people can use the same Brick. All you need to connect to a Brick is access to the app and to make your own account — you can't share accounts.

Make sure to keep the Brick in a spot everyone in your house can access. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

So to go in on a Brick with one other person cuts the cost in half. Sharing it with a whole house of roommates, well, you can do the math. But before you share your Brick, remember this isn't like sharing a streaming subscription (because we definitely don't do that...). You need physical access to the Brick to use it, so you can only share it with people in your household.

And a word of caution on sharing your Brick with other people — agree to keep the Brick in one spot. You don't want to go to block (or unblock) your phone and find that it's been moved — you want to avoid using an Emergency Unbrick.

So if you've been holding out on buying a Brick, consider splitting the cost with a partner or roommate because we could all use some help getting offline.

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It’s almost 2026, but we’re often still dealing with physical documents and find ourselves needing a scanner. The iScanner App lets you keep a scanning device ready at all times by turning your iPhone or iPad into a scanner.

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With the iScanner App, submitting signatures, safeguarding handwritten notes, and sharing documents is easy. Just point your device’s camera at the page you would like to scan and let the app take over. It has AI-powered features that detect and adjust the document’s borders, so you don’t have to deal with distortions.

Once you have scanned something, you can improve it with editing tools like color correction and noise-removing features. Then export it as a PDF, JPG, DOC, XLS, PPT, or TXT. If you pick a PDF, you can also use it to sign, add text, or auto-fill documents on this file type, as iScanner doubles as a PDF editor.

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In the run-up to the new year, we’re resharing some of our favorite tips from 2025. Build a Custom AI Assistant to Save Yourself Time  Custom AI assistants can save you time and effort by eliminating repetitive tasks. You don’t need to have coding skills to use them, but to get the most out of them, you […]

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The Moon is now a few days into the new cycle, so there is plenty to see when you look up in the sky tonight.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Friday, Dec. 26, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation, 37% of the moon will be lit up tonight.

Without any visual aids, you can spot the Mares Crisium, Fecunditatis, and Serenitatis tonight. If you add binoculars, you'll also see the Endymion Crater and the Posidonius Crater. To see even more, pull out a telescope and you'll spot the Apollo 11 and 17 landing spots and the Rupes Altai.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Jan. 3. The last full moon was on Dec. 4.

What are moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon takes around 29.5 days to complete one full cycle. This is known as the lunar cycle. Throughout this time, it passes through a series of phases as it orbits Earth. Although the same side of the Moon always faces us, the amount of sunlight reflecting off its surface changes, which is why it can appear fully illuminated, partly lit, or completely invisible at different points in the cycle. This process is divided into eight main lunar phases:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

TL;DR: Live stream Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Fans can follow a number of festive NBA games for free this year, including Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics. The Celtics have been much better than expected this season without star player Jayson Tatum, and they'll be expected to beat the Pacers comfortably here.

If you want to watch Pacers vs. Celtics in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Pacers vs. Celtics?

Pacers vs. Celtics in the NBA starts at 7 p.m. ET on Dec. 26. This game takes place at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

How to watch Pacers vs. Celtics for free

Pacers vs. Celtics in the NBA is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

3. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NBA for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NBA action continues over the festive period with the Portland Trail Blazers taking on the Los Angeles Clippers. Neither team has been very impressive this season, but there's still time to end the year on a high.

If you want to watch Trail Blazers vs. Clippers in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Trail Blazers vs. Clippers?

Trail Blazers vs. Clippers in the NBA starts at 10 p.m. ET on Dec. 26. This game takes place at the Moda Center.

How to watch Trail Blazers vs. Clippers for free

Trail Blazers vs. Clippers in the NBA is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the U.S., but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

3. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NBA for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There are a number of interesting NBA games taking place over the festive period, including Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers. There have been plenty of positive signs for the 76ers this season, so they'll be looking to end the year on a high. The Bulls are falling away after a really strong start, but there's still time to turn things around.

If you want to watch Bulls vs. 76ers in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Bulls vs. 76ers?

Bulls vs. 76ers in the NBA starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 26. This game takes place at the United Center.

How to watch Bulls vs. 76ers for free

Bulls vs. 76ers in the NBA is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the U.S., but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

3. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

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• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

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TL;DR: Live stream Morocco vs. Mali in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

A lot of fans think the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is Morocco's to lose. The hosts are hot favorites to lift the trophy this year, but they're not going to have it all their own way. Next they face Mali in a fascinating Group A matchup. Can Mali produce a heroic performance to shock the hosts?

If you want to watch Morocco vs. Mali in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Morocco vs. Mali?

Morocco vs. Mali in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Dec. 26. This fixture takes place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

How to watch Morocco vs. Mali for free

Morocco vs. Mali in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is available to live stream for free on Channel 4.

Channel 4 is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock Channel 4 to stream AFCON for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Morocco vs. Mali for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit Channel 4

5. Watch Morocco vs. Mali for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of AFCON without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Morocco vs. Mali (plus more 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Channel 4?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Channel 4, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch Morocco vs. Mali in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Egypt vs. South Africa in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The second round of Africa Cup of Nations group games kick off in Morocco. Fans will have their eyes on Egypt. Not just because of their record at the tournament — they've won seven AFCON titles — but because the squad features star player Mo Salah.

While Salah has had a tough season in the Premier League with Liverpool, he remains one of the greatest players in the world. But he's never won the AFCON with Egypt and he'll be looking to captain his country to success and extend Egypt's impressive record. South Africa, meanwhile, are also looking to make a statement in Group B.

If you want to watch Egypt vs. South Africa in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Egypt vs. South Africa?

Egypt vs. South Africa in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off at 10 a.m. ET on Dec. 26. This fixture takes place at the Le Grand Stade Agadir.

How to watch Egypt vs. South Africa for free

Egypt vs. South Africa in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is available to live stream for free on Channel 4.

Channel 4 is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock Channel 4 to stream AFCON for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Egypt vs. South Africa for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit Channel 4

5. Watch Egypt vs. South Africa for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of AFCON without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Egypt vs. South Africa (plus more 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Channel 4?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Channel 4, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch Egypt vs. South Africa in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free with ExpressVPN.