The dates, times, stadia and live stream details you need to tune in to every World Cup group and knockout game. Plus, a handy little trick if you need to watch from outside the UK...
Stand back from that copy of the Radio Times and bookmark this page. If you’re wondering which combination of Lineker, Shearer and Ferdinand or Pougatch, Dixon and Keane are going to be picking over the bones of England vs Belgium (or, for that matter, Morocco vs Iran) then look no further.
Below is a comprehensive list of the channels and times of each match if you’re in the UK – either from the comfort of your own TV or via the BBC iPlayer or ITV Hub apps on your smartphone or tablet.
If you find yourself abroad on your summer jollies while the World Cup’s on (what were you thinking?!) but are craving that familiar old UK commentary and coverage, there’s an easy way to do exactly that.
Download and install a VPN (Virtual Private Network) – ExpressVPN is among the best and offers a 30-day money back guarantee – log in and select a UK location, then head to TVPlayer.com which has a free and – crucially, legal – stream from both channels.
Joe was the Deputy Editor at FourFourTwo until 2022, having risen through the FFT academy and been on the brand since 2013 in various capacities.
By weekend and frustrating midweek night he is a Leicester City fan, and in 2020 co-wrote the autobiography of former Foxes winger Matt Piper – subsequently listed for both the Telegraph and William Hill Sports Book of the Year awards.
