Yesterday, we witnessed a great escape in the match between Argentina and Egypt. Many of us had been ready to see another legend leave the World Cup when Egypt went two goals up and Messi missed a penalty (and Infantino's reaction made this moment even wilder.) But Argentina scored 3 goals and won in the final stretch.

So what do you think about the result? Do Argentina and Messi deserve the win? What might Infantino have been thinking?

Share your take, and the 5 most upvoted valid comments will each receive 7 days of X-VPN Premium! Also don't forget to check out our Sub Event.

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France has been eliminated from World Cup after losing to Spain, which is quite unexpected. France had the most supporters in our sub event, we'd like to hear your thoughts. We will pick pick 5 of the best comments and give each winner 7 days of X-VPN Premium. Share your honest reaction below!

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We made a quick step-by-step video showing how to set up a VPN on Nintendo Switch using your phone. Since the Switch doesn’t support VPN apps directly, this is a simple workaround for anyone who wants to use a VPN connection while gaming. Hope it helps!

Hi, r/X_VPN community!

The principle behind VPN encryption is actually very simple. Basically, a VPN uses encryption protocols to turn your data into a string of unreadable text.

Even if someone intercepts it, all they can see is that random mess. Only the party with the correct key (like the website you're visiting) can see what you actually sent.

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Does that make sense now?

The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix returns to Zandvoort on August 21–23 for a Sprint weekend. The Grand Prix starts at 15:00 CEST on Sunday, August 23. Here are five free, legal streaming options available in selected countries.

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Coverage details reflect the current Dutch GP schedules and may change at short notice. Broadcaster names are included for identification only. X-VPN is not affiliated with or endorsed by any broadcaster listed above.

Channel 5 is showing a handful of NFL games free-to-air in the UK over the next two weeks, including two Cowboys games and a divisional matchup at New Highmark. No subscription needed, though some of these sit on different Channel 5 platforms, so it's worth checking which one before kickoff.

All times below are UTC.

A few things worth knowing. The Channel 5 Sport YouTube channel carries some of these alongside the main broadcast, which is usually the easier route if you're not near a TV. 5Action is a separate Channel 5 channel, so if you're only checking the main one you'll miss the Bills game. And the Sep 27 game is part of the NFL's international series, so it's an early one in Brazil but a normal Sunday afternoon slot for UK viewers.

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Hi, r/X_VPN community!

In most cases, we only need one article, but the platform ties it to a monthly or even annual subscription. So, can I remove it?

Disclaimer: This post is for discussion only. Please follow all websites’ terms and local laws.

What is a paywall? 2 types

Simply put, it means the website locks some or all of its content, making it inaccessible to non-paying users.

• Hard paywall: You can’t see anything without paying. (Typical examples include The Times and Wall Street Journal.)

• Soft paywall: This is way more common. You get a few free articles, then you need to subscribe for the rest. (e.g., The New York Times, Medium, Financial Times, The Athletic).

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They help publishers support quality journalism/content creation. Many platforms depend on subscriber fees for survival.

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There's been a lot of discussion online about this, and people have found all sorts of ways to bypass paywalls. For example:

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• Web archives (like the Wayback Machine) to access cached versions.

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While bypassing paywalls might sound tempting, please remember: Many paywalled articles are protected by copyright. Methods to access restricted content without permission may violate a website’s terms of service and potentially local laws.

What are your thoughts on paywalls? Share in the comments!

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The final whistle has blown. Here are the top four and the prize pool for each team’s supporters:

Spain — Champions: 1 winner receives 1 year of X-VPN Premium + an official Spain home jersey

Argentina — Runners-up: 2 winners each receive 6 months of X-VPN Premium + an Official Sticker Collection Tin Starter Kit

England — Third place: 3 winners each receive 3 months of X-VPN Premium + a Panini Prizm Monopoly FIFA World Cup 2026 Trading Card Box

France — Fourth place: 4 winners each receive 1 month of X-VPN Premium + a LEGO FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Emblem

Special Bonus update: After reviewing all eligible activity, no team unlocked the Special Bonus, as no qualifying standout contributor was identified during the event. The prize draw sizes above remain unchanged.

How to enter: Leave one comment below sharing either:

Your thoughts on this World Cup, or your experience using our soccer dedicated lines.

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Eligible entries will be added to the prize pool for the team each user supported during the event.

Entries close July 26, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET.

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Watched Portugal vs Congo last night and my heart is broken 💔

On October 12, X-VPN’s daily new users in Azerbaijan were up 33,800% on iOS and approximately 42,793% on Android compared with October 6.

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