The most anticipated event of the year the FIFA World Cup will take place in Qatar this year. The BBC has taken charge to be one of the leading broadcasters. As is always the case, the World Cup will be watched by millions across the World. This year’s World Cup has a very unique aspect to it as this will be the first World Cup that will be held in the Winter. Also, it has the potential to be the best.
Some of the greatest players might be playing their last World Cup. With Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi approaching the twilight years of their careers, many fans are wishing that these legends could cap off their already glittering careers with the most coveted price in Football.
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BBC Live Stream – Watch the world cup on BBC:
The BBC are the official streaming partner of the World Cup in the UK. They have secured exclusive streaming rights for the matches in the UK. The fans in the UK need not worry about spending big on travel and accommodation facilities; when the option to live stream is available from the comfort of their homes. The HD and Ultra HD features are also available for BBC subscribers, provided their TV set has the capacity for Ultra HD.
When does the world cup start and how can I watch it?
The FIFA World Cup in Qatar kicks off on Monday, 21st November 2022 at the Al Bayt stadium and it ends on Sunday 18th December 2022. The stadium details for the rest of the matches are not out yet. For live streaming the World Cup matches, users can use the BBC channel on their TV or use the online BBCiplayer. In the BBCiplayer the user has the option to live to stream any specific matches that they want.
How to access the BBC iplayer?
The BBC iplayer can be accessed only in the UK region. People in the UK can download the app from the Google Play store/ Apple store and then log in to their accounts. Once logged in, the user can stream the content free of charge if they have an already running subscription with BBC. In addition to sports, there is other content to view as well, like tv-series and movies in this app.
BBC alternates
Watching the content from recognized and official partners like the BBC(in the UK) and the Sony Network(In India) is reliable and efficient. Users can use these services and enjoy their benefits with a subscription. If you are looking for an alternative to these, then a host of online live-streaming options are available for the World Cup, like Laola and Reddit soccer streams. These websites are free of charge and have a very easy user interface, and the matches can also be streamed in HD.
Other live football streaming options
For people outside India, the following official partners can be accessed to watch the World Cup.
Live Football Streaming options below
Country | Channel |
Indian Subcontinent | |
United Kingdom | |
USA | |
MENA Region | |
Russia | |
Qatar | 2Sport2 |
Greece | |
Italy | |
Spain | |
Brazil | Globo |
China |