The World Cup Final is just around the corner, and England's thrilling journey to this moment will be broadcast live on BBC and ITV – all you need is a TV and an appetite for drama! The Three Lions have defied expectations to reach the showpiece event, where they'll face a Spanish side that's been steamrolling their way through the tournament. It's set to be a real battle royale in North America, with both teams giving it their all for the coveted trophy.
England secured their spot in the final following a gruelling 2-1 victory over Argentina in their semi-final clash on Wednesday 15 July – what a moment! This followed a nail-biting quarter-final against Norway, which saw the Three Lions triumph 2-1 after extra time. They've also chalked up impressive wins against Mexico (2-0) and DR Congo (2-1) in the Round of 16 and 32 respectively.
Spain, meanwhile, are looking strong having booked their place in the final by defeating France 2-0 in their semi-final on Tuesday 14 July. Their path to the final has been just as impressive – a 2-1 quarter-final win against Belgium, followed by a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Round of 16 and a commanding 3-0 win against Austria in the Round of 32.
The stage is set for an epic showdown between England and Spain on Sunday 19 July, with an 8pm BST kick-off. Viewers in Scotland can also tune in via STV – don't miss it! Before the main event, the third-place play-off will take place on Saturday 18 July at 10pm BST, featuring France against Argentina. This match will be broadcast on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website.
The time difference with North America has meant some early starts for European viewers throughout the tournament, but it's all been worth it – the semi-finals and final have had more favourable evening kick-off times for UK audiences. With free-to-air coverage on both BBC and ITV, every fan will be able to witness this global sporting spectacle in its entirety.