We are less than a week away from the World Cup starting. When we all sit down in front of our television sets on Thursday evening, it will signal the start of five weeks of footballing heaven.

Many fans will be glued to their televisions over the next month. They will range from willing England and Scotland on from back in the UK to watching newbies Curacao and Cape Verde take their bow on the world stage.

People will find themselves watching matches that they'd never normally be bothered by, but this is the World Cup, and every clash is intriguing - this year there will be more than ever.

If you want to watch the games from within the UK, the usual pair of networks are where you will go. The big two, BBC and ITV, will show their own particular games before both broadcast the final.

Both channels have announced star-studded line-ups, featuring a range of presenters, pundits, reporters, and special guests who will guide you through the tournament.