Seems as though some of that factory expansion is reaping dividends, because the delivery times for a new Tesla Model 3 order have been dropped to as little as a month in the US, down from the 3-5 month delivery window that was previously in place.
The change comes a couple of weeks after Tesla changed the available options on Model 3s and is a tentative sign of the car maker coming to grips with. Both the long-range rear-wheel model (until recently the only one in production) and the performance dual-motor model are now showing delivery times of 1-3 months.
That leaves the long-range dual-motor model configuration, yours in approximately 2-4 months once you’ve put your cash down. This is just a few days after orders were opened up to everyone in the US, reservation or not.
Meeting targets
The company has been busy trying to meet production targets for the cheapest car it sells, though as yet the most affordable option – yours for $35,000 (or about £30,000) – still isn’t available. For now Tesla needs bigger profit margins on its motors.
Of course a wider choice of models means more complexity on the production line, so Tesla is taking the process step-by-step. Back in April Elon Musk confirmed to a pre-order customer over Twitter than Tesla would need to be churning out somewhere in the region of 5,000 cars per week before some extra models would be made available.
Meanwhile the car’s self-driving capabilities continue to be improved. Thanks to the latest software update, the on-board Autopilot tool can park all by itself – maybe another reason to put your name down for a new electric Tesla.
It’s finally time for the 2018 FIFA World Cup final! One month and a day after Russia 2018 started, it all boils down to France vs Croatia. Oh, World Cup 2018 – we’ll miss you, but we still have a huge climax to one of the most spellbinding FIFA World Cups in living memory to enjoy. And you’ve come to the right place to find out how to live stream every last joyous, heartbreaking minute of France vs Croatia in the Russia 2018 World Cup final absolutely free and regardless of where you live.
The FIFA World Cup 2018 – where and when
The Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup finals are taking place over 64 matches, in 16 venues, across 13 cities – from Kaliningrad to Yekaterinburg.
Russia 2018 kicked off on June 14 with the tournament lasting a day over one month. The France vs Croatia World Cup final takes place in Moscow today (Sunday July 15) at 6pm local time (4pm BST, 11am ET, 8am PT, 5pm in France and Croatia).
So it’s France vs Croatia then. Probably not the final anybody had expected when Russia 2018 kicked off a month ago, but arguably the two best teams at this year’s FIFA World Cup.
Didier Deschamps’ France would undeniably be uttered in that breath. Kylian Mbappé has lit up the festival of football, ably assisted by the likes of Antoine Griezmann and the incredible defensive work of N’Golo Kanté. France blew Belgium away in the semi-finals and will go into Sunday’s final as obvious favorites.
But Croatia’s midfield axis of Luka Modrić and Ivan Rakitić has been the linchpin of a very talented side and a lot of fans’ dark horses at the start of Russia 2018. Add in the threat of striker Mario Mandžukić and wily attacking of Ivan Perišić, and you have an eleven that could still seriously test the French.
If you want to know where you’ll be able to see the France vs Croatia World Cup final, we’ll tell you exactly where you can watch it online. And if you’re looking for a free live stream, we’ve got that key information for you, too.
Use a VPN to watch the World Cup final 2018 from anywhere for FREE
You don’t have to miss a single minute of World Cup soccer – even if the country where you are isn’t broadcasting certain games. Because every second of action is being shown somewhere (the UK, for example, is televising every game for free – see below), you can simply use a VPN to login to a region that is broadcasting the game. And it’s really easy to do:
1. Download and install a VPN We’ve tested all of the major VPN services and we rate ExpressVPN as the absolute best. It’s compatible with all of your devices, supports most streaming services and ranks amongst the fastest. You can even install it on devices like an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox and PlayStation. So for a one-stop shop, you can’t go wrong with Express – but there are more fantastic VPN options out there as well:
The best 3 VPNs for streaming sports online 1. ExpressVPN: the best all-round VPN for streaming, comes with 30-day trial and/or 15 months for the price of 12 2. VyprVPN: a 40% discount and blazing speeds make VyprVPN a great choice for 4K – and during the World Cup, it’s giving you the chance to win a PS4 + FIFA 18 when you sign up 3. IPVanish supports up to 10 devices, so great on the go and has 25% off for the World Cup
2. Connect to the appropriate server location Simply open the VPN app, hit ‘choose location’ and select the appropriate location – it’s super easy to do. If in any doubt, just head straight to the UK.
3. Go to the broadcaster’s live stream orTVPlayer.com If you know exactly what station you’re hoping to catch the game on, then you don’t need us any longer – head straight there. If you’re not sure, just stick with TVPlayer.com in the UK. It will be showing all the games.
Want to record the game and catch it in your spare time? TVPlayer Plus carries a £5.99 monthly fee but let’ you ‘record’ up to 10 hours of TV to watch at your leisure. And you can take advantage of its 14-day free trial, too.
World Cup kick-off times and channels
Sunday 15 July – THE FINAL
France vs Croatia – Moscow (Luzhniki), 4pm BST – BBC and ITV
How to stream the World Cup final live in the UK
The UK’s two main free-to-air channels – BBC and ITV – are sharing out the World Cup final coverage – you can take your pick. That obviously means you can make the most of their respective iPlayer and ITV Hub apps if you’re looking to watch on your phone or tablet, too.
Alternatively, just head to TVPlayer.com instead. That hosts all UK freeview channels, so you can just easily click on whichever one is showing the match.
Abroad for the World Cup but still want the UK coverage, then grab a VPN and follow the instructions above.
How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2018 final: US live stream
Fox Sport is the official US broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup final. Assuming you have cable, you’ll be able to watch on Fox either at home, online or on the network’s Fox Go app for tablets and smartphones. If you’re a cord cutter, you can alternatively watch on another subscription service such as DirectTV, Sling and Fubo – each of which has a free trial.
Logging in to another nation’s broadcast is also a great option using a VPN following the instructions above. So if you love the commentary and coverage in the UK, for example, you can catch up with that instead.
How to watch FIFA World Cup 2018 final: Canada live stream
CTV/TSN is the official Canada broadcaster, so you can spend this summer dividing your time between watching the football and praying that you’ll qualify for the 2022 tournament for the first time since 1986. The CTV Go app will let you watch…well, on the go.
Not got cable? Well don’t get disheartened. Instead, scroll this page upwards and check out how to use a VPN to live stream the free World Cup coverage from another location.
How to live stream the World Cup final in Australia
Free-to-air channel SBS is showing the World Cup final Down Under with kick-off at 1am in the early hours of Monday morning. We hope you’ve already got in your excuses as to while you’ll be late for work tomorrow morning…
If you’re outside the country and want to tune in, then you can use one of our favorite VPNs above to watch the free coverage from Oz or another nation.
How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2018 final: New Zealand live stream
In New Zealand, Sky Sports has won the rights to show the World Cup finals from Russia. That means access via the Sky GO app for subscribers as well.
If you’ve read the rest of this article, you probably know the alternative route by now. You could give a VPN a try as per the instructions above.
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You won’t find this competition anywhere else on the web – it’s strictly exclusive to TechRadar readers – and if you don’t take the top prize, five runners up will receive a free year of Vypr VPN instead. All you need to do is head to the competition page, complete the entry form and you’ll be in the prize draw (full terms and conditions can be found on the competition page). It’s an open goal!
Where else can I watch the World Cup final using a VPN
A VPN will enable you to watch every 2018 World Cup fixture from literally anywhere – even if it isn’t being broadcast in that country. So that obviously includes all the competing countries and anywhere else on Earth you might be: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Uruguay and many more!
How to stream all the online action straight to you TV
The ability to live stream all the football to your phone or tablet is undeniably useful – you don’t have to miss a single goal, even if you’re out of the house. But if you want to stream the World Cup from the internet to your TV, then picking up a streaming box might be useful. Check out our guide to the best streaming media players, where the likes of Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire are all included.
Catch the match in 4K
UK-broadcaster the BBC has announced that it will show all of its World Cup finals matches in glorious 4K via its iPlayer platform. So great news if your living room is home to a 4K TV set. This is also available via the iPlayer app on PlayStation 4 Pro consoles.
But it’s worth noting that the trial is on a first-come, first-served basis as the BBC is continuing to run the World Cup in 4K experiment as a trial for now. And many viewers have already complained about dodgy UHD coverage via iPlayer.
Choosing your favorite Netflix show is like choosing your favorite child – it’s almost impossible. Well, that’s what you tell Little Tommy anyway, while cuddling up to his sister Emily.
But choose we must, as this is the season of the World Cup and what better way to celebrate a tournament about football than using Netflix Originals as a substitute for football teams?
Okay, the link is a touch tenuous but we are sticking with it. Below is a list of the best Netflix Original shows and, according to our simulation (scribbled notes on the back of a e-cigarette packet), how they would fare in a World Cup tournament that consists of 32 teams (shows) where there can be only one winner.
Before you shout that your number one show isn’t even on the list, then just remember that below are shows in the World Cup finals, there was many a qualification game to get here and series such as Making a Murderer and Gypsy made a short, sharp exit.
Group A
WINNER: Master of None RUNNER-UP: Sense8 House of Cards Dear White People
With House of Cards getting an instant red card early on in its first match, it was really only Dear White People left to try and usurp the might of Master of None and Sense8. Master of None outwitted everyone, however, with its, er, quick wit. While Sense8 made a sensational comeback which was unexpected but definitely what the fans wanted.
Group B
WINNER: The End of the F***ing World RUNNER-UP: Marvel’s The Punisher 13 Reasons Why Love
With its ‘don’t give a f*** style of play, The End of the F***ing World topped its group with ease. The Punisher qualified a close second thanks to a brutal approach to its ball handling, leaving 13 Reasons Why in a perpetual state of teenage angst. Love, on the other hand, was too hipster to care about winning.
Group C
WINNER: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt RUNNER-UP: Narcos The OA Big Mouth
If drug tests were a thing at this World Cup then Narcos would have been swiftly disqualified. Instead it managed a respectable second in its group. It was Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt that ultimately topped the group, though, thanks to sheer lovely optimism. The OA and Big Mouth never stood a chance – the latter was just plain embarrassing.
Group D
WINNER: Mindhunter RUNNER-UP: Santa Clarita Diet Bloodline Easy
It was eery to watch how well Mindhunter got into the minds and under the skin of its opposition in this group. Santa Clarita Diet took a different approach, deciding to go for the jugular more times than we’d care to mention. Bloodline unfortunately didn’t gel as a family unit and Easy was, er, too easy.
Group E
WINNER: Jessica Jones RUNNER-UP: Daredevil Wet Hot American Summer She’s Gotta Have It
Jessica Jones was a deserved winner here, showing super strength on the pitch. Daredevil managed to sneak a couple of shots in, despite shooting blind for the most part. We have no idea what happened to Wet Hot American Summer – they were easily the youngest team on the pitch, but looked like a bunch of wheezing 40 year olds out there.
Group F
WINNER: Stranger Things RUNNER-UP: BoJack Horseman The Get Down A Series of Unfortunate Events
Stranger Things turned their opposition upside down, using techniques rarely seen outside the 80s, while Bojack Horseman stayed stable right up into the final furlong. The Get Down disappointed in the second half of their matches and nothing seemed to go right for A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Group G
WINNER: GLOW RUNNER-UP: Orange Is The New Black Altered Carbon Dark
GLOW deserved to win for its kit alone but also managed to wrestle the opposition to the ground. Orange Is The New Black had to use a few ‘get out of jail free’ cards but took a respectable second place. Altered Carbon was style over substance but the biggest disappointment was Dark – it’s a quality show and should have done better.
Group H
WINNER: The Crown RUNNER-UP: Luke Cage Ozark Marco Polo
The Crown had a right royal rumble in its games, putting on a performance fit for a queen. Luke Cage’s ability to smash through the defence proved fruitful but Ozark and Marco Polo promised much by dazzling at the beginning but then ultimately offered nothing that we hadn’t seen before.
Last 16
Master of None v Marvel’s The Punisher Quick-fire one liners and a smattering of romance on the pitch couldn’t match The Punisher for sheer brutality. This was always going to be a one-sided match, but the pummelling Master of None got was a bit too much to bear sometimes. Frank Castle is one striker everyone wants on their team. WINNER:Marvel’s The Punisher
Sense8 v The End of the F***ing World Sense8’s wonderful comeback wasn’t enough to usurp The End of the F***ing World. The show just has too much grit and cynicism to not care about anything but winning. Although it did narrowly avoid a red card for some unnecessary existential angst near the beginning of the game. WINNER:The End of the F***ing World
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt v Santa Clarita Diet Brains beats unflagging optimism in what was one of the closest run battles so far on the pitch. Kimmy Schmidt looked like a surefire bet in the first half, with some fantastically flamboyant moves from Titus Andromedon but Sheila Hammond fought (and ate) tooth and nail to win the game in extra time. WINNER:Santa Clarita Diet
Narcos v Mindhunter The drugs wore off for Narcos in the end, with a 3-0 loss to the might of Mindhunter. We don’t know quite how they do it, but they seem to lure the opposition into a false sense of security, get them to bear their souls then stick the knife in for victory. Narcos started off strong, though, with a false sense of self belief but whatever powers they had soon wore off and they were left a sniffly mess. WINNER:Mindhunter
Jessica Jones vs BoJack Horseman We don’t know how this happened. Jessica Jones was sure of a place in the quarter finals, then in the last minute she completely bottled it and gave away a penalty. This gave Bojack the power to trot up to the spot and hoof one in. There was no cheering from Bojack and co, though, just a stare that seemed to last a thousand yards. WINNER:BoJack Horseman
Daredevil vs Stranger Things Who you gonna call when a game gets tight? Yep, you’ve guessed it Stranger Things. This one went into extra time but where Daredevil flagged in its second half, seemingly running out of ideas that didn’t consist of magic and ninjas, Stranger Things admirably kept the quality levels high through both halves – and even managed to win despite getting a red card for that awful episode where they introduced the new kids. WINNER:Stranger Things
GLOW vs Luke Cage It turns out that despite a great hip-hop soundtrack blasting throughout the game and some impressive bullet-stopping play, Luke Cage sagged after half time, not quite sure what style it wants to play and the end result is a KO from the gorgeous ladies of wrestling. If only Cage had his super sub alias Jessica Jones to help him through, but alas he was on his own for this one. WINNER:GLOW
Orange Is The New Black vs The Crown One of the original Originals, Orange Is The New Black stood its ground for the majority of this game, proving to the world that age isn’t an issue when it comes to taking on the new Netflix overlords. But, this is the monarchy and they like to get their way – even if their final goal should have been ruled offside. But who really has the guts to tell the queen that they made the wrong decision? No one, it seems. WINNER:The Crown
Quarter finals
Marvel’s The Punisher vs Santa Clarita Diet This was a marvel to watch. The Punisher gave his all, relentlessly pursuing the ball like it was the men who killed his family. But it wasn’t enough. Even the strongest hearts are covered by weak flesh and that’s exactly what Santa Clarita Diet went for, chomping through bone until there were only their feet left to kick the ball into the goal and the final whistle was called. WINNER:Santa Clarita Diet
The End of the F***ing World vs Mindhunter The mind games simply didn’t work this time around for Mindhunter, which makes sense when the minds you are trying to break are that of two borderline psychotic characters. In the end, The End of the F***ing World was just too emotionless for Mindhunter to get past and all it took was one corner kick to knock those hunters of minds out. WINNER:The End of the F***ing World
BoJack Horseman vs GLOW Poor ol’ Bojack, he has his ups and very much his downs. His heart wasn’t in this one – two goals down after 30 minutes, he had checked out and checked into rehab, mumbling something about blaming Todd. This left GLOW to antagonise the crowd and woo them back again with their wrestling prowess. WINNER:GLOW
Stranger Things Vs The Crown All things must pass and monarchies must end but this was one of the more unusual ways. We haven’t read all of the rulebook but subbing on a Demogorgon at the 70th minute certainly won Stranger Things the game – because there were so few people standing by the end. The queen held strong but was stretchered off after 80 minutes. Prince Philip was handed a red for foul and abusive language and we’re certain he’ll be fined for the words that came out of his mouth. WINNER:Stranger Things
Santa Clarita Diet vs GLOW The gorgeous ladies of wrestling just couldn’t do anything right in the semi finals, until the 80th minute. Things started fall apart when one was given a foul for a rather nasty suplex. This was much to the annoyance of their manager who had spent most of the match powdering his nose in the changing rooms. But then a lucky punt from the halfway line duped the keeper and the ball went in. After that, Santa Clarita Diet had finally lost hunger for the game. WINNER:GLOW
The End of the F***ing World vs Stranger Things Stranger Things won before the game even started. The police had finally caught up with The End of the F***ing World’s star-crossed lovers so the match was abandoned and Stranger Things given the win by default. While this was a brilliant result for them, surely they couldn’t go on to win the the thing? WINNER:Stranger Things
The Final
GLOW vs Stranger Things Football, bloody hell. Nothing happenes in this game for an hour, then Ruth Wilder goes all Zoya The Destroyer and angers the opposition. This was followed by a sending off for the She Wolf, after she bit Dustin. This sent Eleven into a frenzy and she managed to score three goals with her mind 10 minutes from the end. GLOW tried to recover but they were soon out for the count.
Stranger Things has won the Netflix Originals World Cup!
WINNER:Stranger Things
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