Every World Cup fixture in the UK is being shown free-to-air on both the BBC and ITV, with England matches shared and the final broadcast simultaneously on both channels. The two broadcasters have adopted distinctly different approaches to their coverage, sparking debate among viewers.
ITV's World Cup Coverage
ITV is broadcasting live from a cutting-edge studio in Brooklyn, New York. Their punditry line-up includes Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Juan Mata, Ian Wright, Patrick Vieira, Ange Postecoglou, and Duncan Ferguson. They are joined by Emma Hayes, Karen Carney, Christina Unkel, Bradley Wright-Phillips, and Jobi McAnuff. Notable absentees include Eni Aluko, Graeme Souness, Joe Cole, Nigel De Jong, and Hal Robson-Kanu.
BBC's World Cup Coverage
The BBC has remained at home in Salford, with only their commentators traveling to the United States. Their 18-strong punditry team features former England stars Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Paul Robinson, Steph Houghton, Ellen White, and Danny Murphy.
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