The BBC have broadcast their coverage of the World Cup from a studio in Salford but they will send staff out to the United States for the semi-finals next week
BBC will show World Cup semi final FROM USA after backlash to tournament coverage
The BBC have broadcast their coverage of the World Cup from a studio in Salford but they will send staff out to the United States for the semi-finals next week
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Daniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter
15:26, 07 Jul 2026Updated 15:27, 07 Jul 2026
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