As a football fan, it’s great that we have plenty of options to watch 2018 FIFA World Cup matches – both paid and free. As you know, if you’re an Astro subscriber you’re all set, but even if you aren’t there are paid options like Astro’s World Cup Channel Pass and Maxis’ exclusive offer of MYR1 per match for its subscribers; and selected free matches over Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). You can also live stream it over the RTM Mobile app for free.
It’s great if you’re able to catch up on the latest matches on-the-go via your smartphone. But what if you’re at home, have no access to terrestrial TV or Astro but want to watch it on a big screen?
What you need is a Google Chromecast and a Wi-Fi connection. Now, all you need to do is head over to RTM’s MYKlik website: myklik.rtm.gov.my and click on either TV1 or TV2.
Once you’ve clicked the play button, you’ll find a cast icon at the bottom right of the video. Click on the icon and select your cast device. That’s it!
Usage is free and no registration is required.
Casting works on Android or a PC with a Chrome browser. The bad news is it doesn’t work for Safari or Chrome browsers for iOS. And by the way, casting also works if you access MyKlik via Chrome from your Windows PC.
As you know, through the new government’s initiative, RTM has purchased Free-to-Air rights to broadcast 41 out of 64 2018 FIFA World Cup matches, of which 27 will be aired live. RTM’s broadcast rights are sponsored by Maxis and AirAsia.
By the way, here’s the full list of matches to be aired on Astro and RTM:
Group Stages (in Malaysian time)
June 25
Poland vs Colombia – 2am – TV1 (delayed, 2.30am) & Astro
Uruguay vs Russia – 10pm – Astro
Saudi Arabia vs Egypt – 10pm – TV1 (delayed, 10.30pm) & Astro
Spain vs Morocco – 2am – TV1 (delayed, 2.30am) & Astro
June 26
Iran vs Portugal – 2am – Astro
Denmark vs France – 10pm – Astro
Australia vs Peru – 10pm – Astro
June 27
Nigeria vs Argentina – 2am – TV1 & Astro
Iceland vs Croatia – 2am – Astro
South Korea vs Germany – 10pm – TV1 & Astro
Mexico vs Sweden – 10pm – Astro
June 28
Serbia vs Brazil – 2am – TV1 & Astro
Switzerland vs Costa Rica – 2am – Astro
Japan vs Poland – 10pm – Astro
Senegal vs Colombia – 10pm – Astro
June 29
England vs Belgium – 2am – TV1 & Astro
Panama vs Tunisia – 2am – Astro
Here’s the full schedule of the remaining matches, sourced from Star2, Star2 2 and Star2 3. Free Astro Arena broadcasts are denoted as AA.
Round of 16
June 30
France vs Argentina – 10pm – TV1 (delayed, 10.30pm), AA (delayed) & Astro
Uruguay vs Portugal – 2am – TV1 (delayed, 2.30am), AA (delayed) & Astro
July 1
Spain vs Russia – 10pm – TV1, AA & Astro
Croatia vs Denmark – 2am – TV1, AA & Astro
July 2
Brazil vs Mexico – 10pm – TV1, AA & Astro
Winner of Group G vs Runner-up of Group H – 2am – TV1 (delayed, 2.30am), AA (delayed) & Astro
July 3
Sweden vs Switzerland – 10pm – AA (delayed), Astro
Winner of Group H vs Runner-up of Group G – 2am – TV1, AA & Astro
Quarter finals
July 6
Winner Match 49 vs Winner Match 50 – 10pm – TV1, AA & Astro
Winner Match 53 vs Winner Match 54 – 2am – TV1 (delayed, 2.30am), AA (delayed) & Astro
July 7
Winner Match 55 vs Winner Match 56 – 10pm – TV2, AA & Astro
Winner Match 51 vs Winner Match 52 – 2am – TV1, AA (delayed) & Astro
July 11
Winner Match 57 vs Winner Match 57 – 2am (Wednesday) – TV1/2*, AA & Astro
July 12
Winner Match 59 vs Winner Match 60 – 2am (Thursday) – TV1/2*, AA & Astro
July 14
3rd & 4th Placing – 10pm – TV1/2*, AA & Astro
July 15
Final – 11pm – TV1/2*, AA & Astro
Here’s other 2018 FIFA World Cup related articles:
- Everyone can watch all 64 LIVE FIFA World Cup matches even if they’re not an Astro customer
- Watch World Cup 2018 matches for free on RTM
- Watch 2018 FIFA World Cup matches for MYR1 per match with Maxis
- Get the latest 2018 FIFA World Cup updates with Twitter and Astro
- TM: Sorry no 2018 FIFA World Cup broadcast on Unifi TV
Source: SoyaCincau
