BBC and ITV at risk of losing World Cup rights as government steps in to protect highlights
A huge proposed legislation change could protect how we watch the World Cup in the UK
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Kasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist
15:27, 22 Jun 2026
A huge proposed legislation change could protect how we watch the World Cup in the UK
BBC and ITV at risk of losing World Cup rights as government steps in to protect highlights
A huge proposed legislation change could protect how we watch the World Cup in the UK
Comments
Kasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist
15:27, 22 Jun 2026

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