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BBC to show World Cup final matches live

From BBC News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The BBC will broadcast the final two matches of the World Cup live on its television channels.
  • Saturday's third-place play-off features England against France, kicking off at 22:00 BST.
  • Sunday's final pits Argentina against Spain, with a 20:00 BST start time.

The BBC has announced it will provide live television coverage for the final two matches of the World Cup. Viewers can tune into the third-place play-off and the championship final on BBC TV.

The third-place play-off, scheduled for Saturday, will see England face France. This match is set to kick off at 22:00 BST. England reached this stage after a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina, while France lost their semi-final 2-0 against Spain.

The World Cup final will take place on Sunday, featuring Argentina against Spain. The match is scheduled to begin at 20:00 BST. This is Spain's first World Cup final appearance since their victory in 2010.

Both matches will be available to watch live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Additionally, live radio commentary will be provided on BBC Radio 5 Live. ITV will also broadcast the final. The BBC Sport website will offer comprehensive coverage, including live text commentary and in-game highlights, along with an enhanced 3D viewing experience featuring real-time stats and tactical analysis.

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