The FIFA World Cup is taking centre stage in North America this summer and one BBC presenter has taken issue with one element of the coverage so far
BBC presenter slams World Cup coverage and says 'it winds me up'
The FIFA World Cup is taking centre stage in North America this summer and one BBC presenter has taken issue with one element of the coverage so far
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Mark Wakefield Sport Central Audience Writer
15:51, 16 Jun 2026
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