ITV viewers were left disappointed and furious during England's first World Cup match against Croatia, as technical issues plagued the broadcaster's coverage. The highly anticipated game, featuring stars like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Bukayo Saka, took place at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, June 17.
Fans Rage Over Streaming Problems
Within just 12 minutes of the match, a tense moment arose when Harry Kane stepped up for a penalty. However, many viewers watching on the ITV app experienced freezing and poor picture quality, sparking outrage on social media. One fan wrote: "S**t @ITV FREEZING ON A PENALTY w***ers." Another echoed: "ITV running freeze stream gimmick every 2 minutes." A third added: "ITV picture quality and the entire app is so s**t, I feel like switching the game off."
The technical glitches led many to consider abandoning the broadcast entirely, as the streaming issues persisted during a critical moment in the game. The incident highlights ongoing frustrations with digital streaming platforms during major live events.
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