More World Cup Games on RÚV 2 Than Before

The Icelandic national broadcaster, RÚV, has altered its broadcast schedule for the FIFA World Cup, drawing attention for showing a substantial number of matches on its secondary channel, RÚV 2. This deviates from previous arrangements where major events typically received prime-time slots on the main RÚV channel.

Currently, many of the World Cup games are scheduled for late-night or early-morning broadcasts on RÚV. It is not until June 24, during the final round of the group stage, that matches will be shown in prime time on the main channel. This shift is partly due to two games often occurring simultaneously during this later stage, leaving RÚV with no other option but to broadcast one on the main channel.

Notably, the scheduling does not appear to prioritize the significance of the matches. For instance, a high-profile game between the Netherlands and Sweden is slated to be broadcast on RÚV 2 at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, rather than on the primary channel during a more accessible time slot.