EXPLAINED: 2 - The Real Truth

BBC defeats ITV again in World Cup final viewing figures

BBC’s average audience was 9.7m, four times as much as its rival – similar to its lead four years ago

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

‘It was crap’: Wayne Rooney’s candour helps BBC in World Cup final TV battle

BBC scored a late goal in head-to-head with ITV over the World Cup by being in the stadium for the final

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Who are the ITV commentators for Spain vs Argentina in the World Cup Final?

ITV are competing with the BBC for eyeballs on the World Cup Final

FourFourTwo · Jul 19

Roy Keane slams England’s ‘sloppy’ first half in Norway clash

Roy Keane described England's first half against Norway in the World Cup quarter-final as "sloppy" after Andreas Schjelderup mishit a cross, putting his team in front.

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Norway furious after Jude Bellingham’s England goal not ruled out as ball appears to hit cable

The Three Lions went into the break level after Bellingham’s strike but Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland furiously protested that the ball hit a cable above the Miami Stadium in the build-up to the goal

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Who are the ITV pundits, commentators and presenters for England vs Norway?

England vs Norway is one heck of a fixture - here's who'll be analysing and commentating on it for ITV

FourFourTwo · Jul 11

Erling Haaland slams France vs Morocco referee after latest nightmare for World Cup officials

Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty during France’s quarter-final win over Morocco but faced a huge wait due to VAR, which irked the watching Haaland

The Independent UK · Jul 10

'France will pick you off for fun' but Roy Keane reveals how teams can beat Didier Deschamps' side at the World Cup

Roy Keane has explained how France can be beaten at the 2026 World Cup, after the national side prevailed 2-0 against Morocco

FourFourTwo · Jul 9

From Hart to Seedorf to Kewell: standout pundits of the 2026 World Cup

We pick six of the best analysts to feature at the World Cup in North America on screens in the UK, US and Australia

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Lionel Messi in tears after dramatic Argentina win over Egypt in World Cup last 16

Argentina came from 2-0 down with 11 minutes left to snatch a 3-2 win and leave their talisman crying on the pitch

The Independent UK · Jul 7