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UK police seized counterfeit football shirts worth over £18m during the World Cup due to safety concerns. The fake kits are highly flammable and contain harmful dyes, posing risks especially to children. Authorities warn that purchasing counterfeit goods funds criminal networks.
Analysis of BBC iPlayer viewing figures shows London as the World Cup viewing capital, with 13 of the top 14 postcode areas. Outside London, Manchester leads, while matches involving home nations reveal stark regional divides. Club loyalties also influence viewership.
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.
Train operator GTR has warned passengers to travel only if absolutely necessary on Wednesday and Thursday as a rare red warning for extreme heat comes into force. Speed restrictions will reduce services, and Gatwick Express will suspend operations from early afternoon. Temperatures could reach 39°C.
