There's nothing worse than watching a nail–biting penalty, only to hear your neighbours celebrating next door before you've even seen it being taken.
But with the World Cup now well underway, you'll be relieved to hear that help is at hand.
Ofcom has released a handy guide to watching the football with as little delay as possible.
According to the regulator, streamed video – such as BBC iPlayer or ITVX – is the worst option.
These platforms might be popular, but they can involve a delay of between 30 and 100 seconds.
