Image: NYTimesSixteen last-32 matches, 13 kick-off times. The chaos of watching this World Cup in the UK - The Athletic
• A UK-based writer describes the logistical challenges of following the current World Cup due to matches being split across three countries and multiple time zones. • The scheduling chaos is highlighted by 16 last-32 matches featuring 13 different kick-off times, forcing fans to juggle multiple screens or wake up in the middle of the night. • To cope with the difficult timing of key fixtures like Portugal vs. Croatia, the author suggests watching highlights without checking scores as a viable compromise.
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