The live streaming landscape for football is incredibly complex, with streaming rights changing frequently. However, it is certainly possible to stream a football match you want to watch.

The broadcasting rights for Major League Soccer, the Premier League, the English Football League, La Liga, Ligue 1, FIFA and dozens of other national and international football leagues and tournaments are divided among several broadcasters.

If you want to watch live football streams and get the best coverage, here's how to find out who has the broadcast rights for which matches, which broadcasters you need access to, and the best ways to get that access.

Soccer, or association football, is one of the most popular sports in the world. There are major and minor leagues in the United States, but there are leagues in several other countries and highly competitive international leagues, competitions and tournaments.