The 2022 FIFA World Cup has broken new ground for football fans everywhere, with the tournament moving away from its traditional summer schedule.
We are enjoying the spectacle of a winter World Cup, after FIFA moved the tournament due to the high temperatures in host nation Qatar.
Supporters in the U.K. are welcoming the action as an added bonus to the festive holiday build-up, with kick-off times for matches having ranged from 10 a.m. to 7.pm. GMT throughout the day.
The Sporting News has all the latest information on how to live stream the 2022 World Cup in the U.K. for free.
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How to live stream World Cup 2022 for free in the UK
All matches at the 2022 World Cup are being streamed live for free in the UK by the BBC and ITV.
The group stages of the tournament were evenly divided, with a split of games for each broadcaster. Specific deals were in place for the sharing of England and Wales matches.
The group-stage schedules were confirmed, with the BBC having first choice over the majority of knockout fixtures, which have been announced as the tournament has progressed.
Alongside live televised options, both broadcasters are offering live streaming for their selected games, via the BBC iPlayer and ITVX respectively.
How to live stream BBC World Cup coverage for free
The BBC have ramped up their iPlayer live streaming for the World Cup, with viewers needing to follow a few simple steps to access match action.
Fans will need to login to their BBC iPlayer account (or register for one if needed) to watch all the games. A valid email address is needed to confirm registration, plus an acknowledgement of a TV licence.
How to live stream ITV World Cup coverage for free
ITV are offering a similar service to the BBC for their live games, with ITVX available for live streaming of World Cup matches.
ITVX is a new streaming service launched by the broadcaster in time for Qatar 2022, which replaces its existing ITV Hub.
Again, fans will need to log-in to, or create, a streaming account with additional questions over proof of age.
In Scotland, all ITV matches will be available on STV and the STV Player streaming service.
World Cup free live stream schedule in the UK
| Date | Round | Fixture | Time (GMT) | Broadcaster | Streaming |
| Dec. 18 | Final | Argentina vs France | 3 p.m. | BBC One, ITV1, STV | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website, ITVX, STV Player |
