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The FIFA World Cup 2026 has begun - bigger, bolder and more iconic than ever before. With 48 teams competing across a record breaking 104 matches, this is the largest World Cup in history and a tournament set to redefine the global game.
EASTENDERS continues to have schedule shake-ups this week as the summer of sport takes centre stage. With England’s victory last night, there are even more eyes on the World Cup this year.
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England fans complain BBC iPlayer keeps going down during World Cup clash with Mexico
Fans have taken to social media complaining about delays, the coverage intermittently dropping out, connectivity problems and insufficient video quality.
BBC Sport and British YouTube collective the Sidemen will team up to produce a World Cup watchalong for Germany's group game against Ecuador on Thursday on YouTube and BBC iPlayer. Germany have already qualified for the knockout stages,
England’s World Cup win over DR Congo delivers biggest audience of the year for BBC as viewing figures revealed - England won the round of 32 tie 2-1 thanks to a double from captain Harry Kane
