The 2022 World Cup has represented a string of firsts for the competition as Qatar has welcomed a galaxy of global stars.
The tournament is in the Middle East for the first time, but with average June-August temperatures in Qatar reaching around 38°C, the competition is being held in the cooler months of November and December.
Major changes to the format of the World Cup have been met with a mixed response from the football community as the reality of tournament planning became clearer.
Broadcasters were amongst those forced into a rethink over their plans, with UK coverage from the BBC and ITV looking different from previous years.
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What is the BBC and ITV schedule for the World Cup?
Both the BBC and ITV have provided coverage for previous tournaments, with the UK broadcasting watchdog maintaining its stance on keeping World Cup football on free-to-air TV, including on demand via the iPlayer and ITVX services.
Like previous tournaments, there has been an even split of games between the two channels, with specific deals for the sharing of England matches, and relevant games involving Wales.
World Cup final coverage in the UK
The sharing of games has continued between the two channels into the knockout stages, with plans having been confirmed as each previous round concluded.
ITV had first pick over both the last-16 and quarterfinal games, as per broadcasting regulations, with BBC granted first option for their semifinal match of choice.
Both channels will show the final on December 18 alongside BBC radio coverage from Lusail.
World Cup TV 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 |