England v Croatia: Why is the ITV online World Cup 2026 stream on a delay compared to TV? (opens original article in a new tab)

Online viewers of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the UK face delays compared to TV broadcasts due to longer content delivery paths, leading to frustration as they learn about game events through social media.

• Online viewers of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the UK experience up to two-minute delays compared to TV broadcasts.
• Streaming content travels through a longer path involving content delivery networks, causing latency.
• One in five UK sports fans have missed key moments due to internet issues during live events.