How can I watch the World Cup on television? Since the 1998 World Cup, England’s win percentage at major tournaments is considerably better on BBC, leading to fears of an “ITV curse”. The latest round resulted in fan groups demanding an immediate halt to World Cup ticket sales, accusing Fifa of charging “extortionate” prices to the most dedicated supporters. In February, successful ticket applicants will be selected randomly and then charged for some or all of the tickets they applied for. The final phase of ticket sales will be last-minute general sales, where any remaining tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Source: The Times December 12, 2025 18:04 UTC