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The 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico is underway. BBC will show 54 matches live, including the final on 19 July, with 92 games on BBC Sounds and full coverage on the BBC Sport website and app.
The BBC and ITV have shared World Cup coverage since 1966. The broadcasters take turns picking matches, with the final shared. The process involves strategy, scheduling conflicts, and guesswork for knockout rounds.
The Copa Independent podcast offers episodes on World Cup nostalgia, history, and current issues like cost and Iran, plus a list of the 100 greatest players. Listen to all episodes online.
