World Cup 2022 presenters on BBC and ITV: Meet the TV pundits and commentators
Your complete guide to the presenters, experts and commentators guiding you through the World Cup 2022 live on BBC and ITV this winter.
The World Cup 2022 is drawing to a close but there's still plenty of drama to come with an all-star cast of TV presenters, pundits and commentators itching to bring you the latest live coverage on TV and radio. BBC and ITV have gone all-out in 2022 to bring line-ups of experts overflowing with insight from all angles of the beautiful game. The regulars, Gary Lineker and Gabby Logan, are joined by a bustling cast of talent on the BBC, while Laura Woods has proven to be a popular lead for much of ITV's coverage. RadioTimes.com brings you everything you need to know about the World Cup 2022 presenters, pundits and commentators. For more World Cup features check out: World Cup 2022 TV schedule | World Cup 2022 kits ranked | World Cup 2022 stadiums | Best players at the World Cup | Best teams at the World Cup Who is presenting World Cup coverage on TV? BBC World Cup Presenters Gary Lineker Lineker returns to anchor the BBC’s World Cup coverage for a sixth successive tournament. The former England striker, who helped the Three Lions reach the 1990 World Cup semi-finals, has been the face of the BBC’s international coverage at major tournaments for more than a generation. At 61, the Match of the Day presenter is showing no signs of slowing down. Gabby Logan A former athlete, Logan has been part of the BBC stable for 15 years and also co-anchors the corporation’s Olympics and athletics coverage. There isn’t a sport Logan can’t present, and she was the lead anchor at the Women's Euro 2022 this summer. Mark Chapman Chapman balances his job as 5 Live’s lead sport presenter with his role on Match of the Day 2. He also hosts the BBC’s FA Cup coverage, and presents The Athletic Football Podcast. Chapman has most recently been fronting the BBC’s Rugby League World Cup coverage. Kelly Somers Somers is the England reporter for BBC. She has mainly been seen around the Three Lions' camp throughout Qatar 2022, offering insights from around the training base as well as interviews with the players and manager. Kelly Cates A regular on Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage, Cates is a seasoned broadcaster and has anchored BBC 5 Live’s sport coverage. Cates is the daughter of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish. ITV World Cup Presenters Laura Woods TalkSport presenter Woods was a regular on Sky Sports until recently, when she left the company to join the DAZN stable. She now presents DAZN’s Women's Champions League coverage, and ITV’s NFL highlights show. Mark Pougatch This is Pougatch’s third World Cup as lead anchor for ITV. He joined the corporation in 2015 after formerly being at BBC 5 Live. Pougatch also fronts BT Sport’s Score show and is ITV’s lead anchor for the Six Nations Rugby. Seema Jaswal Jaswal is the Premier League’s lead anchor for its worldwide productions, and has presented BT Sport’s Champions League coverage since 2021. She has also presented on the BBC’s snooker coverage. Jaswal returns to ITV for Qatar 2022 after presenting for the broadcaster in Russia four years ago. BBC World Cup pundits Didier Drogba – Ex-Ivory Coast international. Four-time Premier League winner and one-time Champions League winner with Chelsea. Ashley Williams – Former Wales and Swansea City captain. Vincent Kompany – Current Burnley manager and four-time Premier League winner with Manchester City. Helped Belgium to third place at 2018 World Cup. Alan Shearer – Former England striker who scored 30 goals in 63 international appearances. Alex Scott – Former England star and six-time league winner with Arsenal. Now a seasoned pundit. Rio Ferdinand – Ex-England defender and six-time Premier League winner, who helped Manchester United win the Champions League in 2008. Jermaine Jenas – Capped 21 times for England and won the League Cup at Tottenham. A regular BBC pundit. Micah Richards – Premier League and FA Cup winner with Manchester City, now a Sky Sports, BBC and CBS pundit. Played 13 times for England. Danny Gabbidon – Ex-Wales international, named Welsh Footballer of the Year in 2005. Ian Rush – Wales’ top scorer until Gareth Bale came along, Rush scored 28 times for his country over a 16-year international career. Laura Georges – Now secretary general of the French Football Federation, Georges played 188 times for France over a 17-year international career. Won the French league title six times with Lyon, and the Champions League twice. Jurgen Klinsmann – Won the 1990 World Cup at the expense of England and led Germany as manager to the 2006 World Cup semi-finals. Mark Schwarzer – Australia’s first-choice goalkeeper for two decades, Schwarzer led his country to the 2006 and 2010 World Cups. Gilberto Silva – Won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and two years later helped Arsenal to the Premier League title. Pablo Zabaleta – Won two Premier League titles and the FA Cup in a nine-year spell at Manchester City. Was part of the Argentina squad that reached the 2014 World Cup final. ITV World Cup pundits Ian Wright – ITV’s lead pundit for international games, Wright scored nine goals in 33 appearances for England, and won the Premier League with Arsenal. Karen Carney – Former England player who reached the 2009 European Championships final. Carney is now a regular pundit on Sky Sports. Roy Keane – An ex-Republic of Ireland firebrand who famously quit the team on the eve of the 2002 World Cup. Keane won seven Premier League titles and the Champions League at Manchester United. Joe Cole – Scored a stunner at the 2006 World Cup, Cole made 56 appearances for England and won the Premier League three times at Chelsea. Hal Robson-Kanu – Scored in Wales’ famous Euro 2016 victory over Belgium and played 46 times for his country. Gary Neville – Went to two World Cups with England and was assistant to Roy Hodgson at Brazil 2014. Won eight Premier League titles and the Champions League twice with Manchester United. Eni Aluko – Made 102 appearances for England and started the Euro 2009 final against Germany, which the Lionesses lost. Aluko is now a regular pundit. Graeme Souness – Played in three World Cups for Scotland, and won five First Division titles at Liverpool and the European Cup three times. A Sky Sports regular. Nigel de Jong – Helped Netherlands reach the 2010 World Cup final and the 2014 semis. Won the Premier League with Manchester City. Nadia Nadim – A Denmark international with almost 100 international caps to her name. Played for Manchester City for a brief spell in 2018. World Cup Commentators BBC World Cup Commentators Guy Mowbray Jonathan Pearce Robyn Cowen Steve Bower Steve Wilson Alistair Bruce Ball Simon Davies Ian Dennis Vicki Sparks Conor McNamara Pien Meulensteen John Murray Mark Scott BBC Co-Comms Dion Dublin James Collins Karen Bardsley Maz Farookhi Martin Keown Peter Schmeichel Jayne Ludlow Clinton Morrison Robbie Savage Danny Murphy Stephen Warnock ITV World Cup Commentators Sam Matterface Clive Tyldesley Jon Champion Joe Speight Seb Hutchinson ITV Co-Comms Lee Dixon Ally McCoist Andros Townsend Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is released on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Most goals in a World Cup single tournament: All-time scoring records
The record for most goals scored in a World Cup was set in 1958 and no one has since come close to matching it.
Netting a goal at the World Cup simply has to be chiselled onto the bucket list of any footballer in the world, regardless of age, nationality or the actual odds of the dream ever becoming reality. However, for some extremely talented individuals, goals at international tournaments flow like tap water. A grand total of 14 players have scored 10 goals or more in World Cup finals, a list only recently frequented by Lionel Messi following his strike against the Netherlands. And there's an even more exclusive club, one reserved for the most explosive performers in World Cup finals history. Down the decades there have been plenty of magnificent goals scored by world-class players at the World Cup, but only five have ever managed to score nine or more at a single tournament. RadioTimes.com brings you everything you need to know about the most successful goalscorers in World Cup history. For more World Cup features check out: World Cup 2022 TV schedule | World Cup 2022 kits ranked | World Cup 2022 stadiums | Best players at the World Cup | Best teams at the World Cup Who has scored the most goals in a single World Cup? Ademir – Brazil 9 goals scored in 1950 World Cup The first player to reach nine goals at a World Cup was Ademir, as Brazil dazzled their home fans in 1950. Brazil were expected to win this World Cup and Ademir got them motoring with three goals in the initial group stage. He then scored four in a 7-1 demolition of Sweden in the four-team final group. But despite his goals – and him starting in the final group game against Uruguay – Ademir couldn’t help Brazil over the line as they lost 2-1 to the Uruguayans in the Maracana to finish second. Eusebio – Portugal 9 goals scored in 1966 World Cup Sixteen years after Ademir came Eusebio, the Portuguese whizz who lit up Old Trafford and Goodison Park with three goals in the 1966 World Cup group stage, and then bagged four in the famous 5-3 comeback against North Korea. Eusebio also scored a penalty against England in the semi-final but Portugal went out 2-1. He grabbed a final ninth goal from the penalty spot in the third-place playoff, helping his team beat the Soviet Union 2-1. Gerd Muller – West Germany 10 goals scored in 1970 World Cup Gerd Muller was a different breed of footballer when he entered the scene in Mexico ‘70. The German had twice won Footballer of the Year in his home country, and won the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich. 1970 would be Muller’s year too. He scored 10 goals at the World Cup under the sweltering Mexican sun, netting hat-tricks against Bulgaria and Peru in the group stage. Muller scored in extra time to see West Germany past England in the quarter-finals, and twice again in the semis against Italy. But Italy won that game and went on to lose to Brazil in the final. West Germany went into the third-place playoff with Uruguay and won 1-0. Wolfgang Overath, not Muller, scored the winner in Mexico City. Sandor Kocsis – Hungary 11 goals scored in 1954 World Cup Back in the ‘50s there really wasn’t a better team in the world than Hungary. It remains a shame that the team spearheaded by Ferenc Puskás never won the World Cup. But they very nearly did in 1954, and not only thanks to Puskás but also Sandor Kocsis. The striker scored a hat-trick in a 9-0 demolition of South Korea, and four as Hungary stuffed West Germany 8-3. Two more came in a 4-2 quarter-final triumph over Brazil, before Kocsis bagged an extra time double to see Hungary past Uruguay and into the final. But that’s where his luck ran out. Hungary took a 2-0 lead after eight minutes against West Germany but eventually lost the final 3-2. Kocsis played but didn’t get on the scoresheet. Just Fontaine – France 13 goals scored in 1958 World Cup Just Fontaine holds the record for the most goals scored in a single World Cup – and perhaps he will never be beaten. The France icon bagged an eye-watering 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup yet didn’t even walk away with the trophy. Fontaine scored a hat-trick in France’s opening 7-3 victory over Paraguay, two more in a defeat to Yugoslavia and another to help his side to a 2-1 triumph of Scotland. In the knockout stage, he got a double against Northern Ireland, and an early strike in the 5-3 semi-final defeat to Brazil. What pushed Fontaine over the edge for most goals scored at a single World Cup was his four-goal haul in the 1958 third-place play-off. France beat West Germany 6-3 as Fontaine made it 13 goals for the tournament. Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is released on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Is there a third-place playoff at World Cup 2022?
At least England don't need to bother with another World Cup third place play-off.
It’s the game no one wants to play. The World Cup third place play-off pits the two teams that lost in the semi-finals just five days earlier, and makes them play 90 more gruelling minutes for nothing more than a bronze medal. In recent years, the World Cup third place game has become something of a farce. Players are exhausted, as it is after training hard and competing at their peak for six weeks at a World Cup. The last thing a defeated semi-finalist wants is to play a third-place game for no extra money or prestige. But third-place games do sell tickets and attract attention. Belgium’s victory over England in the 2018 third-place game was seen by boss Roberto Martinez as part of his squad’s development. It’s another opportunity to play under pressure with the eyes of the world watching, so the optimistic logic goes. And there is certainly history behind this fixture – as unwanted as many of us feel it is. RadioTimes.com brings you everything you need to know about the World Cup third place play-off… How the World Cup third place play-off works The World Cup third place play-off pits the two defeated semi-finalists together to determine who is the third-best team at a World Cup. It may sound like some sort of modern, Americanised blemish on the beautiful game, something that exists purely to make money and keep sponsors happy, but in fact the World Cup third place play-off has been around for some time – 88 years to be exact. The first third place game was staged at the 1934 World Cup in Italy. Neighbours Germany and Austria went toe-to-toe in Naples after losing their respective semi-finals to Czechoslovakia and Italy. Germany won the game 3-2 and were three goals to the good just 27 minutes into the contest. Since then, the World Cup third place game has taken place usually on the day before the final. The two defeated semi-finalists use the same squads and have the same number of substitutions as in any other World Cup game, while suspensions also count here. World Cup third place record There have been 20 World Cup third-place games since the first in 1934, and just 17 teams who have competed in it. Of these 17 teams, England have the second-worst record in World Cup third place games, with a W0 L2 record. Only Uruguay (W0 L3) have fared worse in this match. The third place record is as follows: Germany W3 L2 Brazil W2 L2 Sweden W2 L1 France W2 L1 Poland W2 L0 Austria W1 L1 Portugal W1 L1 Italy W1 L1 Belgium W1 L1 Chile W1 L0 Croatia W1 L0 Turkey W1 L0 Spain W0 L1 Bulgaria W0 L1 South Korea W0 L1 England W0 L2 Uruguay W0 L3 England’s World Cup third place games England have reached the World Cup semi-finals on three occasions, but only once progressed to the final. That happened in 1966 thanks to two goals from Bobby Charlton that got the Three Lions past Portugal 2-1 at Wembley. England were forced to play the third place game in 1990 after losing the Italia ‘90 semi-final to Germany in excruciating circumstances. A distraught team lost 2-1 to hosts Italy in Bari, where Salvatore Schillaci scored an 86th-minute winner from the penalty spot. 28 years later and England were back in an unwanted third-place game after losing to Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-final in Russia. Up against Belgium’s Golden Generation, a lacklustre England limped to a 2-0 defeat in which they laboured to break down the Belgian defence. Where is the 2022 World Cup third place play-off? This winter, the World Cup third place game takes place in the 45,000-capacity Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. The game kicks off at 3pm UK time on Saturday 17th December. Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is released on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Who could England play in the next round? Route to the final
England are into the World Cup 2022 knockout rounds and if you think we'd be silly enough to get carried away you'd be absolutely right.
England have reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup 2022 and will be determined to go all the way given the quality of their performances so far. The Three Lions are the tournament's current top scorers with 12 strikes to their name in just four matches, while Jude Bellingham has given fans plenty of optimism for the present and the future. Gareth Southgate boasts big tournament pedigree after reaching the 2018 semi-finals with England as well as the Euro 2020 final, where his men lost to Italy on penalties, but he will be keen to exercise caution ahead of a huge clash in the quarter-finals. RadioTimes.com takes a look at the likely path England must tread should they progress to the final. For more World Cup features check out: World Cup 2022 TV schedule | World Cup 2022 kits ranked | World Cup 2022 stadiums | Best players at the World Cup | Best teams at the World Cup View Green Video on the source website Who will England play in the quarter-finals? England will play France at 7pm on Saturday 10th December in the World Cup quarter-finals. The game will be shown live on ITV1 and online via ITVX and will pit Gareth Southgate's popular side against the reigning world champions. France defeated Poland in the Round of 16 before England toppled Senegal to set up the tie. Quarter-finals: England v France at 7pm on Saturday 10th December. Who England could play in the semi-finals If England defeat France, the semi-finals could actually offer a more favourable match-up than taking on the 2018 champions. The winner of Portugal v Switzerland will face the winners of Morocco v Spain in the quarter-finals. The winner of that would play England should they progress. Semi-finals (if England qualify): England v Portugal/Switzerland/Morocco/Spain at 7pm on Wednesday 14th December. Who England could play in the World Cup final Easy as that, England reach the World Cup final with the scalps of Senegal, France and Portugal or Spain firmly claimed. What next? If all goes to plan – and in this World Cup, nothing has – we'd be on course for a show-stopping semi-final between Argentina and Brazil, and the winner of that one would play England in the World Cup final – if all else goes swimmingly... Final (if England qualify): England v Brazil/Argentina at 3pm on Sunday 18th December. Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is released on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
How hot will the temperature be at Qatar World Cup 2022?
Is Qatar really too hot to host the World Cup?
One of the first criticisms of Qatar 2022 that was put to FIFA during the controversial bidding process 12 years ago was “Qatar is too hot to host a football tournament”. And that’s true. In the summer months when the World Cup is traditionally played, Qatar is way too hot. As much as 20 degrees too hot, as it happens. Qatar’s bid claimed the country would build ultra-cool air conditioned stadiums to keep players at adequate temperatures during the height of the summer. But with thousands of fans pouring into the country in June and July, and with games taking place sometimes in the middle of the day, it just didn’t seem feasible. And so, FIFA decided to shake up football’s global calendar by staging the World Cup in the middle of winter instead. The 2022 World Cup is unique for many different reasons but particularly because it falls in the middle of Europe’s domestic season, and has disturbed a number of other leagues around the world. But how hot will it be in Qatar? Here RadioTimes.com looks at the issues facing players and fans this November and December… For more World Cup features check out: World Cup 2022 TV schedule | World Cup 2022 kits ranked | World Cup 2022 stadiums | Best players at the World Cup Is the Qatar World Cup too hot? There’s no getting away from it. Qatar is hot. Temperatures in Doha can reach as high as 45°c in the summer, and even on cold days the mercury still reaches 30°c. Qatar’s climate is dry and hot, but what’s even worse for athletes in the summer months is that it’s also incredibly humid. Moist air comes in from the Persian Gulf and sticks to everything it meets. Playing elite-level football in Qatar in the middle of summer is near-impossible. Even watching from the stands would be exhausting, and there would be a very real danger of supporters suffering from dehydration and heatstroke. How hot is Qatar for World Cup 2022? While plenty of football fans question FIFA’s decision to award Qatar the World Cup, there was certainly no question that, once the country had the hosting rights, the tournament needed to be moved to winter. The 2022 Qatar World Cup kicks off on 20th November and runs for a month until the final in Doha on 18th December. There will be 64 games played, before players turn back to their clubs and continue their domestic campaigns. This is going to be a gruelling tournament for the players, no matter the temperature. Thankfully, Qatar’s winter climate is less intrusive for both athletes and supporters. Average November temperatures vary from 19°c to 29°c, while it can drop as low as 17°c in December. If you’re travelling to Qatar, you’ll probably want to bring a jacket as night-time temperatures can drop to as low as 14°c. Qatar World Cup stadiums air conditioning Adding air conditioning to stadiums at the World Cup was one of the big technological innovations that the host country boasted it was capable of doing. The idea is to build air conditioning vents close to the pitch side, so that the players remain cool even if they’re playing under intense sunshine. Exactly how much of this cool air would be recycled back towards spectators, it was hard to determine, although under-seat vents are expected to be running at full blast. Lead engineer Dr Saud Abdulaziz Abdul Ghani – nicknamed ‘Dr Cool’ – spoke to FIFA in the summer and explained how the massive air conditioning units in each stadium would work. “We are not just cooling the air, we're cleaning it,” said Dr. Saud. “We're purifying the air for spectators. For example, people who have allergies won't have problems inside our stadiums. We have the cleanest and purest air there is.” He added: “The most important thing to cool effectively is that you don't want the outside wind to enter the stadium. That's why the size and design of the stadium have to be studied and altered accordingly so that they block warm air from entering the stadium.” However, at a test event at the Lusail Stadium in September between Saudi team Al-Hilal and Egypt’s Zamalek, supporters complained of a lack of air conditioning, water shortages and long walks in 35°c heat. Water bottles and food are expected to be taken from fans when they enter the stadium, so supporters will need to ensure they have enough money to buy water on the terraces. Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is released on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
How many substitutes are allowed at World Cup 2022?
Three subs or five? How about six? Here's everything you need to know about World Cup substitutions…
There are many unique things about the 2022 World Cup and one of them is the increased number of substitutes. For the first time in World Cup history there is the possibility that more players from the bench will finish a game than actually started it. Football’s substitution rules have undergone something of a transformation since COVID-19 and it looks like they’re here to stay. In fact, critics argue the changes have only further aided the strongest club teams in the world, and are likely to benefit the big guns on the international stage this winter too. So, what are the World Cup substitution rules all about? RadioTimes.com is here to bring you everything you need to know… For more World Cup features check out: World Cup 2022 TV schedule | World Cup 2022 kits ranked | World Cup 2022 stadiums | Best players at the World Cup How many substitutes are allowed at World Cup 2022? Teams will be able to make five substitutions at the 2022 World Cup. This is a step up from three permitted during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and falls in line with many European domestic leagues, as well as Euro 2020 and the UEFA Nations League. However, managers will be restricted to when they can use their five subs. Each team will be given just three in-game opportunities to make changes, plus the chance to do so at half time. It means a manager cannot opt to make five separate substitutions over 90 minutes, but must at least combine two into one ‘break’ of play. World Cup substitution rule change There was once a time when substitutes weren’t permitted in World Cup games. In fact, England’s 1966 triumph was the last time teams couldn’t field any more than the XI they started with for a game. Substitutions were permitted for the first time at a World Cup in 1970, and by the 1994 World Cup in the USA three subs were allowed. Having three permitted substitutions lasted for the next 26 years and it appeared as though FIFA wouldn’t budge on it. Indeed, FIFA considered introducing a fourth sub in extra time for the 2014 World Cup but decided against it. In the end it was only with the introduction of COVID-19 measures in 2020 that football increased its three-sub rule. Managers argued that they needed extra subs in order to balance the workload on players who were competing in a congested fixture schedule because of the COVID-19 hiatus. The Premier League and a number of European leagues accepted this as a temporary measure, but have since made it permanent. How World Cup subs work in extra time These days a manager has five substitutions available to them per World Cup game. But they also get an additional sixth option if the game goes to extra time. Now, a team only gets one extra sub after 90 minutes. But they can still deploy any unused subs here too. IFAB’s rules state: “If a team has not used the maximum number of substitutes and/or substitution opportunities, any unused substitutes and substitution opportunities may be used in extra time.” So, if England have only used three in a game against Argentina and it goes to extra time, they have three more available. “The decision follows a global analysis of the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on football,” IFAB said in a statement last year. How many players on the bench at the World Cup? While FIFA has permitted teams to use more subs during World Cup games for the first time, they have also expanded the squad size for games. Managers can now pick 26 players to fill their squad, rather than the previous limit of 23. It means Gareth Southgate and co can test out a few more options before naming their starting XIs. Fifteen subs will fill each bench at the World Cup, with as many as 11 further seats available for team officials and staff members. Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is released on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
What is the time difference from UK to Qatar for World Cup 2022?
Spare a thought for those in Australia and Japan, who may have to watch much of the 2022 World Cup through the night.
The time difference for a World Cup can sometimes be a real nuisance when you’re planing your TV watching. Trying to balance watching World Cup games on television and online with work, school or anything in between is tricky. Sometimes when tournaments are across the other side of the world, such as in Japan and South Korea in 2002, or in Brazil in 2014, it can be near-impossible to watch every World Cup game through the night. Thankfully most fans in the UK shouldn’t have that problem with the Qatar World Cup. Due to the relatively short time difference between Arabian Standard Time and Greenwich Mean Time, and the beneficial scheduling of kick-off times across the tournament, the majority of us are unlikely to be badly affected by the TV schedule. RadioTimes.com brings you everything you need to know about the World Cup 2022 time difference, and kick-off times. For more World Cup features check out: World Cup 2022 TV schedule | World Cup 2022 kits ranked | World Cup 2022 stadiums | Best players at the World Cup World Cup time difference – UK to Qatar Qatar runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) and shares a time zone with Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It means Qatar is three hours ahead of the United Kingdom. This will result in football games generally kicking off earlier than usual for fans back home, although this is likely to be a good thing for those in Qatar. For example, a 7pm kick off in England will be 10pm in Qatar. That may feel quite late – and, indeed, it is. But it also means there’s less risk of players competing in the hottest parts of the day. World Cup kick-off times in UK The 2022 World Cup begins on Sunday 20th November and runs until Sunday 18 December. There will be 64 games played at the World Cup, covering the below time slots (UK time): 10am 1pm 4pm 7pm Only seven games across the entire tournament will kick off at 10am UK time. What time do England play? England compete in Group B of the 2022 World Cup and will face USA, Iran and Wales in the group stage. The current England kick-off times are as follows: England v Iran – 1pm on Monday 21st November, BBC One England v USA – 7pm on Friday 25th November, ITV England v Wales – 7pm on Tuesday 29th November, BBC One and S4C What time do Wales play? Wales are in England’s group for the 2022 World Cup and will hope to progress into the knockout stage. The current Wales kick-off times are as follows: Wales v USA – 7pm on Monday 21st November, ITV and S4C Wales v Iran – 10am on Friday 25th November, BBC One and S4C Wales v England – 7pm on Tuesday 29th November, BBC One and S4C What time is the World Cup final? As for the World Cup final, that is scheduled for 3pm UK time on Sunday 18th December. The match at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium will be broadcast on BBC One, ITV, S4C and STV in the UK, as well as on each broadcasters’ online platform. Qatar time difference around the world England and Wales fans have got off lightly when it comes to the time difference of the World Cup. Spare a thought for Australians, who are eight hours ahead of Qatar. That means their opening match against France on 22nd November actually kicks off at 6am in Sydney the next day. Australia’s game with Tunisia, which kicks off at 1pm local time, will be at a more reasonable 9pm Down Under. But their 6pm kick-off with Denmark on 30th November means Aussies will have to set their alarm clocks for 2am the next day to watch that one. Argentina fans, meanwhile, must get up at 7am to watch their first game with Saudi Arabia on 22nd November. However, their final two group games against Mexico and Poland are at a far more relaxed time of 4pm. Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is released on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
How many fans are at the World Cup 2022? Attendance explained
FIFA hopes to sell 3 million tickets for the 2022 World Cup and prices range from incredibly cheap to thousands of pounds.
​​Fans make World Cups. That’s a given, and was one of the big concerns when Qatar first won the right to stage the 2022 World Cup 12 years ago. How could a country with a population of less than 3 million people – many of them migrant labourers – create the ‘Festival of Football’ experienced at previous tournaments down the years? There were initial concerns that no-one would want to visit Qatar for the World Cup. Why spend thousands of pounds on lacklustre accommodation at a tournament built by low-paid, badly-resourced labour, and where homosexuality is illegal? Despite the scepticism, it’s expected that more than a million football fans from across the globe will file through Doha Airport and watch games in the infamous air-conditioned stadiums. But how many people are actually going to attend the World Cup? RadioTimes.com has crunched the numbers to bring you everything you need to know about fans arriving for Qatar 2022... For more World Cup features check out: World Cup 2022 TV schedule | World Cup 2022 kits ranked | World Cup 2022 stadiums | Best players at the World Cup How many fans are at the World Cup? There remains some uncertainty over the number of fans who will actually travel to the World Cup this winter. Issues around flight costs, accommodation scarcity, LGBTQ+ rights and alcohol consumption have made Qatar, for some, a prohibitive place to visit. Some LGBTQ+ fans have already decided to boycott the tournament altogether. Still, a World Cup will always draw supporters and Qatar’s airport infrastructure is bracing itself for an influx of people in mid-November. Most stadiums are within a 30-minute drive of Doha, with a huge fleet of shuttle buses aiming to transport fans to and from the venues. Reuters also reports that Qatar Airways has pulled flights to 18 destinations at Hamad International Airport in order to free up space for incoming flights carrying 1.2 million World Cup fans. The priority, according to Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, is to accommodate football supporters. At its peak, there could be 500 shuttle flights a day coming into Qatar, plus private jets and charter flights. It is expected that thousands of fans will fly to the UAE, take a shuttle flight into Qatar for a match, and then head back to Abu Dhabi where accommodation is cheaper. Number of World Cup tickets FIFA claims it is close to selling 3 million World Cup tickets this winter – roughly the same as in South Africa and Brazil in 2010 and 2014 respectively. That’s a lot of spectators, and requires a national effort to ensure fans can get around the Gulf country safely and easily. FIFA's World Cup COO Colin Smith revealed last month that the top 10 countries purchasing tickets are: Qatar United States Saudi Arabia England Mexico United Arab Emirates Argentina France Brazil Germany Qatar’s stadiums have been built in rapid time so as to be ready for this World Cup – but they are on the whole smaller than previous tournaments. Eight stadiums are being used this winter, four of which are based in Doha. The Lusail Stadium has an 80,000 capacity and scores of VIP boxes, which makes it the ideal venue for the World Cup final. The second biggest stadium in Qatar is the Al Bayt Stadium, which can hold 60,000 fans. But after this, all six of the remaining stadiums have capacities between 40,000 and 45,000 – fairly small compared to Russia four years ago, and certainly not as many as England’s World Cup bid proposed 12 years ago. World Cup tickets still on sale “There is currently either low or no availability for matches,” Smith said last month, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still World Cup tickets on sale. In particular, FIFA is trying to push their VIP and executive ticket offerings. Stadium lounges that provide alcoholic beverages cost as much as £30,000 ($34,300) for the semi-finals and final. Locals, meanwhile, can still get access to discounted World Cup tickets priced at just £9.50. You can find out more about how to buy FIFA World Cup 2022 tickets here. Qatar says it is planning to offer up as many as 30,000 rooms to coincide with last-minute ticket sales, so that fans who follow their teams deep into the tournament have a place to stay. “This has been designed to ensure that all ticket holders have the best chance of securing accommodation,” said the director general of Qatar's World Cup organising committee, Yasir Al Jamal. Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is released on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Best players at the World Cup 2022: Top five stars in Qatar
Qatar will be awash with world-class talent at the World Cup 2022 – but who are the very best players competing this winter?
Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema... Cristiano Ronaldo? Perhaps the Portuguese icon is a bit of a stretch these days, but there’s no doubt football fans will be treated to watching the best footballers on the planet during the 2022 World Cup. If the World Cup is considered the pinnacle of international football, then reason dictates that it showcases the very best footballers. And thankfully 2022 in Qatar has just as rich a group of elite-level footballers as every previous World Cup. Read more - Who will win the World Cup? Every team ranked | World Cup predictions: Winners, dark horses, flops, top scorer Sadly, the likes of Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland won’t be gracing the sands of Qatar. The Italians are also staying at home. But that doesn’t mean there's a shortage of talent ready to compete for the World Cup trophy come mid-November. And so, RadioTimes.com has dipped into the talent pool and come up with the five best players you need to keep an eye out for at the 2022 World Cup this winter! For more World Cup features check out: World Cup 2022 TV schedule | World Cup 2022 kits ranked | World Cup 2022 stadiums | Best teams at the World Cup View Green Video on the source website Karim Benzema – France/Real Madrid Ballon d’Or winner Recently voted the best footballer on the planet, Karim Benzema is perhaps the player to watch out for at this World Cup. The France striker will lead the line as Les Bleus seek to defend the trophy they won in 2018. Benzema, 34, didn't play in the previous World Cup and has had a fairly slow start to the season for club side Real Madrid. But his 50 goals in 56 appearances for club and country in 2021/22 indicates his class. Scoring for France doesn’t always come as easily as for Real, but he remains one to watch. Kevin De Bruyne – Belgium/Manchester City Assist king Arguably the best footballer in the Premier League, Kevin De Bruyne is the metronome of both the Manchester City and Belgium squads. The playmaker has the ability to pick out a killer pass with the flick of an ankle. De Bruyne provided two assists at the last World Cup, eight for Belgium last season, and already has more than eight in the Premier League this term. With Romelu Lukaku and Michy Batshuayi up front, there’s plenty of opportunity for De Bruyne to become the Assist King again this winter. Sadio Mané – Senegal/Bayern Munich Scoring for fun in Germany The quality of a player is perhaps best understood when they are absent from a team. The fact Liverpool have endured such a miserable start to the Premier League season may well have something to do with Sadio Mané not being there anymore. Mané is instead ripping it up in the Bundesliga, and the Bayern Munich forward could take this World Cup by storm. Mané, 30, was thought to have passed his peak but he is the heartbeat of this Senegal attack. Senegal have a very good chance of progressing into the knockout stages after being drawn in Qatar’s group, and Mané will fancy his chances even up against Netherlands’ Virgil van Dijk. He could even rival other strikers from so-called better teams for the Golden Boot. Robert Lewandowski – Poland/Barcelona Deadliest finisher in Qatar Poland don’t have an easy group alongside Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia, but with Robert Lewandowski in the team anything can happen. Barcelona’s summer singing has defied his 34 years by scoring for fun at the Nou Camp already. Remarkably, the striker didn’t score in any of Poland’s three World Cup matches in Russia four years ago. But give him an inch and he’ll likely take a mile. The forward could end up terrorising opposition defences here, and could reasonably claim a hat-trick against Saudi. With 76 international goals to his name already, there’s no denying Lewandowski will be one to watch this winter. Lionel Messi – Argentina/PSG Still one of the best players in the world? Lionel Messi has seven Ballons d’Or to his name, has won the Copa America, four Champions Leagues, 11 club league titles and was Player of the Tournament at the 2014 World Cup. But he doesn’t have a World Cup medal. At 35, this is surely Messi’s last World Cup, and his last chance to lead Argentina to glory. And you know what? He could well do it. Messi might not be the whizzkid he once was but he is still a world-class talent, has the respect of his international team-mates, and is firing in the goals for PSG. Thousands of Argentines are expected in Qatar this winter and Messi and co are well placed to progress through the knockouts and towards the final. Who says Messi won’t be there, leading the way? Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is released on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
World Cup 2022 kits ranked from worst to best – in pictures
Nike and Puma have dropped the ball at this World Cup and left the door open for smaller kit manufacturers to thrive.
World Cup kits have the ability to throw us back decades and remember the glorious – and not so glorious – tournaments from our youth. Some kits inspire joy, others despair, and a fair few total apathy. This winter’s World Cup has the opportunity to be one of the best. Players aren’t exhausted from playing a full domestic season yet, so the football should be high quality. England are considered one of the favourites, despite their recent results, and Wales could well spring a surprise too. But there’s also the possibility that this will be a disastrous World Cup. Few fans, soulless stadiums and disjointed teams could sap the spirit from the festival of football. Read more - Who will win the World Cup? Every team ranked | World Cup predictions: Winners, dark horses, flops, top scorer But at least we have the kits, right? The World Cup 2022 kits offer us a chance to rekindle our love of previous shirts, find new, diverse designs, and scoff at the most ridiculous attempts. Below, we’ve ranked the World Cup kits from all 32 teams based on the combination of home and away kits. And it’s fair to say nations hosting Nike and Puma shirts have come out worst. For more World Cup features check out: World Cup 2022 TV schedule | World Cup 2022 stadiums | Best players at the World Cup | Best teams at the World Cup World Cup 2022 kits ranked Before we look at the kits individually it’s worth remembering there are nine manufacturers who have produced kits for the 2022 World Cup. Among them, Nike have created the most with 13 and most kits follow the same template. The list of kit manufacturers is as follows: Nike – 13 shirts adidas – 7 shirts Puma – 6 shirts New Balance – 1 shirt hummel – 1 shirt Kappa – 1 shirt marathon – 1 shirt Le Coq Sportif – 1 shirt Majid – 1 shirt Here’s our ultimate review of the World Cup 2022 kits, ranked from worst to best. 32. Switzerland Of all the Puma aberrations at this World Cup, Switzerland has fallen victim to the worst. The home shirt is almost acceptable if the brief was to design an identikit 1990s football strip for a retro computer game. The away shirt is an eyesore. Seeming to take inspiration from Instagram's original borders – remember putting frames and filters on every picture you ever took? #Inspired – Puma have handed Switzerland a hospital pass of an away shirt. 31. Senegal We really have to talk about Puma. Never shy of deploying a freak World Cup kit (who remembers Cameroon's sleeveless shirts?), Puma seem to think dressing footballers up as wannabe Teletubbies is what constitutes fashion these days. Senegal's green away shirt is an aberration – as is Switzerland's, Serbia’s and Morocco’s. While Puma have just about succeeded with the rugby league style chevron on the white home shirt, this ridiculous away shirt – which acts as a template for other Puma teams – is simply an embarrassment for the sport. 30. England You wait an extra six months for the World Cup and then this is what you're given as a home shirt. England fans are right to be furious about this – possibly the worst England home shirt in the history of the Three Lions. We thought we'd got rid of shoulder pads after the traumatic Euro 2016 fiasco, which made Jamie Vardy and co. look like wannabe NFL players. There is not a single redeeming feature of this England home shirt. The blue fade on the shoulder looks like it's been done on Microsoft Paint. The shoulders themselves have been stuck on to a white bodice with no thought. The England badge is massive, the Nike tick lonely. It looks like the sort of knock-off shirt you could buy for £3.99 during Euro 2004. As does the away kit. Yet is harks back to an en-vogue '90s style but a patterned collar and tiny V on the neck can't save what is another dull effort. How Nike could get this so wrong after their successful Euro 2022 England Women's kits is remarkable. 29. Netherlands You might need to turn down the brightness on your TV when watching Netherlands in this home shirt this World Cup. has seen the shirt up close and it's an aberration. Glossed with the sort of sheen you'd be pleased to produce from your bathroom tiles, the Netherlands home shirt looks like the orange Quality Atreet – you can almost hear crinkle of the the plastic overlay just looking at it. Nike have done better with the away shirt. A deep, rich blue is fairly steady work. But the collar is just as bad as England's. 28. Serbia Oh, Serbia, what did your players do that they deserve to wear these shirts? Puma have gone for that traditional Serbian colour combo of red and… gold for the home shirt. The gold is too thick, the red too plain, the collar a miserable combination of both. Serbia's away shirt is disastrous. It's another knock-off-esque T-shirt. 27. Australia There's a very real possibility this home shirt could come to look and feel just like Nike's Netherlands aberration. At least the Aussie Green trim exists to distract from the lack of collar, massive logo and garish textual pattern. At least the away shirt is OK, right? Well, no. It's even worse. Australia's blue World Cup shirt looks as lazy and uninspired as England and USA's white ones. It's another that you'd expect to find on sale for £7.99 in certain high street stores. 26. Germany Come on adidas. How can you get black and white so wrong? Germany have had some of the best football shirts of all time – just see 1974, 1982 and 2016 for examples. Yet they also boast some of the worst in history – hello, again, 1984 and 2006. The Germany 2022 World Cup home shirt falls into the latter category. A black runway strip done the middle, plus the central badge and adidas logo. It's to wide, too bulky, too stretched. The Germany away kit is OK but fairly forgettable. Still, this combo isn't as bad as England's. 25. Morocco Puma's central panel on the Morocco away shirt is and always will be an embarrassment for world football. It looks like the kind of faint pattern frame you find around a shiny football sticker. Yuck. The home shirt is fairly standard – almost too boring. Why Puma think it's acceptable to centralise their logo yet shunt the Morocco badge out to the side is beyond us. It's lopsided and lazy. Their fans deserve better. 24. Ghana There's not much to say about Ghana's World Cup kits that hasn't already been said. It's another Puma disappointment – but perhaps even worse than the others, these shirts genuinely look as though Puma has bought in a job load of nylon T-shirts and printed templates on the front of each one. The home shirt has a nice touch with the black star in its centre. And the sleeve trim is rather nice. And that probably elevates this towards the top of Puma’s 2022 offerings. 23. USA Nike's collar nightmare strikes again on the USA World Cup home shirt. A freak smear of collarbone-grabbing blue, it looks more like an NFL jersey than a soccer shirt. But maybe that's what Nike was going for? While the US home shirt is instantly forgettable, the away shirt at least offers some interesting design. Patterned blue, no collarbone and the USMNT badge slapped right in the middle. The US shirts both have a Pro Evo 'fake kit' feel about them, but the away version just about rescues the whole package. 22. Croatia It's hard not to screw up red check on a white background, but Nike have flirted with it in this Croatia home shirt. There's a distinct early-2000s feel here, and the mismatch in check pattern on the shoulder panels is clumsy. The away shirt is even worse. We've seen shirt designers play with faded colour for the past five years, and when it's done badly it looks cheap. That's what's happened here, which is a shame because colour-wise Croatia's away shirt could do well. 21. Cameroon We’re still waiting for Cameroon’s design but based on a few leaked pictures Le Coq Sportif may just have scraped together something respectable here. Watch this space. 20. Qatar The host nation of a World Cup needs a good shirt. France had it in 1998, Japan in 2002. Brazil's home shirt in 2014 was a delight. Sadly the jury is still out with regards to Qatar's World Cup shirts. Their red shirt looks like a training top bar the white triangle trim on the sleeve cuff that is a call back to the national flag. The white shirt has a sand-coloured imprint and is the better of the two. But neither inspire the emotions one would hope to have from a World Cup host. 19. Brazil Nike have gone for a light green trim on Brazil's traditional yellow home shirt, and it lacks the richness one expects from the five-time world champions. Saying that, the collar is a delight – we've only a few buttoned-up collars this tournament, so we need to protect this rare breed. Unfortunately Nike's blue Brazil shirt is another you can throw straight into the swamp of disappointment. Neon jaguar print on the sleeves looks nice enough as an idea, but have simply been slapped onto an identikit blue bodice. It's like sticking a feather on a top hat and hoping that hides its blandness. 18. Portugal It's hard not to feel a little queasy when you initially look at that Portugal home shirt. The diagonal slash of red and green through the gut may look good on Cristiano Ronaldo, but a 55-year-old beer belly isn't going to pull this look off. Portugal's away shirt is much nicer. A cream base layer, with the Portuguese flag colours strapped across the chest. It could well be an iconic shirt in two decades time. 17. Iran 'Order 20 shirts for your entire junior team and get free printing and boot bags included! Comes in a range of template styles to suit any team.' This must be how Iran's football association ordered their tacky Majid shirts for this World Cup. A fading green swirl across the chest, on either a white or red background. These kits might end up being retro. But they'll probably be consigned to the bin as soon as Iran exit the tournament. 16. Uruguay The two faces of Puma are showcased in Uruguay's rollercoaster of emotions that is their World Cup kits. The Uruguay home shirt is a delight. A tight buttoned collar, simple sleeves and white trim, classic high crest. It's all very 1970s. The away shirt could have been better designed on the Fantasy Premier League kit builder. The central design looks like a placeholder where you're meant to stick a shiny Panini sticker. Awful. 15. Denmark Hummel have decided to blend out their branding and the Denmark badge, fading it into the background of their three kits using the same colour. The Denmark kits themselves aren't great. Deep red for home, all white away, and a black third kit. Hummel claims it's inspired by the '92 shirts but Denmark have had far better kits than this since they were crowned European champions. 14. Tunisia Remember the Kombucha Girl video from three years ago? This is how you'll react to the Tunisia World Cup 2022 shirts. Good at the start, then doubts begin to creep in, before finally settling on acceptance. Kappa have messed around a little too much with the home Tunisia shirt. But the white away kit with constellation design is unique and eye-catching. By no means the best shirt, it's the sort that could end up on pub quiz picture rounds in years to come. 13. Spain adidas' designers created Spain's home shirt for the 2022 World Cup by picking the 1998 kit off the floor and giving it a wipe down. This is classic Spain. Blood red, blue trim, gold embroidery. It's fine. The away shirt, meanwhile, could swing either way in the eyes of football fans. The wavy blue is a surprisingly pleasant pattern. And it contrasts well with Spain's traditional red in its badge. We don't even mind the central placing of badge and brand logo – a design choice that can ruin the best of shirts. Generally, adidas have done well here. 12. Argentina Like Brazil yellow, it's hard to screw up Argentina stripes. The light blue and white verticals in the home shirt scream classic Argentina. Black trim works well, and adidas have just about got away with that collar. The away shirt is a little disappointing. We’re treated to violet flames lapping up to a blue top half. But the blanched AFA crest saves this shirt. It's good. Not the best, but pretty damn good. 11. Belgium More flames? Oh go on then. As the Red Devils, it was inevitable Belgium would eventually have fire on their home shirt. And it comes in the form of flamed sleeves, which lick the armpits. Unfortunately the flames don't really complement the plain red bodice and classic crest. Lose the fire and Belgium could have the best home shirt at the World Cup. However, they do boast one of the best away shirts. The multi-colour trim, badge and adidas logo are perfect design features for a barrier-pushing, alternative away shirt. It is genuinely lovely. 10. Costa Rica Guess what? Costa Rica's home shirt is red, the away shirt is white. Nothing new here, and New Balance have done well to keep things simple. There's a worry they've kept things a little too simple actually – contrary to popular style there isn't even a fabric print to boast of. But Costa Rica's shirts, with their tight sleeve trims, are the ideal accessory for gym buffs. Big chested, strong armed, tight fitted. If you can wear it, do. 9. Saudi Arabia A surprise contender as one of the better World Cup 2022 kits is Nike's effort with Saudi Arabia. There's an actual collar – in Saudi green – and no pointless collarbone distraction. The white home shirt has a '90s inspired textual print while actually looks quite good. Meanwhile the away shirt could, potentially, become a classic. If Saudi have a big moment in this shirt – say, they score against Argentina – then it could become an iconic image from the World Cup. This is a rare success for Nike at this tournament. 8. Mexico Hello Mexico! We were hoping for something a little whacky from the Mexicans and they have delivered. Mexico is blessed with a classic deep green that usually looks good as a home shirt, and the red trim and mountainous imprint really works on this adidas number. But all attention falls on the away shirt. A traditional pattern across the shirt, the Aztec/Mayan eagle with a football (not a snake) in its claws, bursting out of the confines of the badge. It's delightful, it's truly Mexican, and it's an instant classic. 7. Poland Nike have again messed with the shoulder pads in an effort to bring some sort of design feature to an otherwise boring white shirt. But while England's home shirt is an eyesore, at least Poland's shoulders blend somewhat into the bodice. All attention, though, should be on the red Poland shirt for this 2022 World Cup. The double trim, bold red and iconic eagle logo all stand out. It's a gorgeously simple kit that harks back to 2009 when Nike took over the manufacturing rights. 6. France France have succeeded in avoiding a desperate repeat of their true blue home shirt they wore at the 1998 World Cup – an iconic kit that should never be sought to replicate. Thankfully Nike have decided to maintain the dark blue presented at the 2018 World Cup and during Euro 2020. The white away shirt with blue pattern imprint is pretty stylish too. As reigning world champions, France needed a world-beating shirt combo. And they've got it. 5. Canada Nike have decided to go minimal with the Canada World Cup shirt – and it works. Whereas England and Netherlands have to endure experimental garbage, for Canadians this is a jersey range they can be proud of. And it's exactly the right style a nation needs when playing its first World Cup since 1986. Plain, simple and stylish. It will stand the test of time. Both the red and white kits are practically leisurewear. 4. South Korea South Korea's glorious red shirt from the 2002 World Cup remains a classic largely because they succeeded in it. Nike have tried to do something similar with their 2022 edition but it's fairly bland. What saves this shirt is an eye-catching logo that looks like it belongs in the Classic Football Shirts shop. While the home shirt flirts with being a classic, South Korea's away top is an instant hit. Getting wild pattern right is tricky but Nike have nailed it here. This could be a retro '90s kit, or a modern classic. Coupled with the badge, we've found one of the best World Cup shirts right here. 3. Wales ​​You know what? adidas have absolutely nailed it. Wales have one of the best World Cup home and away kits, and if they progress out of the group stage these could become instant classics. The red home shirt has a diagonal streak pattern that is subtle and draws the eye. The crest on both the home and away shirts screams classic Wales. A little bit of interesting trim on the away collar and the classic adidas stripes don't interfere too much with an otherwise sleek shirt. Even the adidas logo looks good. Wales can be proud of this one. 2. Ecuador Marathon have made Ecuador's shirts for years and usually nail the all-yellow home kit. They've done so again here, with a delightfully smooth shirt, underarm trim and classic national crest. You just know Enner Valencia will look a million dollars in it. Both the blue and white alternative shirts look good too. We're particularly fond of the traditional print on the blue offering, and simple collar design. Ecuador may not go far at this World Cup but their shirts will last long in the memory. 1. Japan *Insert pinch emoji here* adidas have already won this World Cup. Japan's home and away shirts are sensational. The home version boasts an origami pattern across the bodice in subtle white on a blue background, complete with neat circular collar and a classic crest. The away shirt pulls aspects of that home version and keeps it on the shoulders. It's a nice reference that links both shirts, providing unity but also difference. This is what the likes of England and Australia severely lack. These are two beautiful shirts on their own, and together. Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub. 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Biggest Premier League stadiums ranked by capacity 2021/22
Premier League stadiums will welcome back fans this season after a year with very few supporters coming through the turnstiles – we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about the EPL grounds in 2021/22.
Premier League stadiums are things of great beauty. They come in all shapes and sizes, crafted in all manner of time periods with constant upgrades and modernisations. There are, of course, 20 grounds across the country that are continually lit up by the best players in the Premier League on a regular basis with thousands of fans across the land piling into these steel behemoths. The sheer variety and range of stadium types, and the lack of an objective 'best stadium' criteria, adds plenty of fuel to debates around the finest in the league, but we can rank the biggest. RadioTimes.com has rounded up the complete list of Premier League stadiums to be used in 2021/22 including those of teams promoted from the second tier. Plus check out the full Premier League TV schedule. For more Premier League features check out: Premier League kits | Who will win the Premier League? | Premier League table predicted 2021/22 Biggest Premier League 2021/22 stadiums ranked by capacity 20. Brentford – Brentford Community Stadium Capacity: 17,250 Location: London Year opened: 2020 Pitch dimensions: 114 x 74 yards Interesting fact: 910 new homes have also been built as part of the stadium project. 19. Watford – Vicarage Road Capacity: 22,200 Location: Watford Year opened: 1922 Pitch dimensions: 115 x 74 yards Interesting fact: Rugby side Saracens ground shared with Watford between 1997 and 2013. 18. Burnley – Turf Moor Capacity: 22,546 Location: Burnley Year opened: 1883 Pitch dimensions: 115 x 73 yards Interesting fact: Turf Moor has been Burnley’s home since 1883. Only Preston North End have stayed the same home ground longer than the Clarets. 17. Crystal Palace – Selhurst Park Capacity: 25,456 Location: London Year opened: 1924 Pitch dimensions: 110 x 74 yards Interesting fact: Both Wimbledon and Charlton have used Selhurst Park as their temporary home down the years . 16. Norwich City – Carrow Road Capacity: 27,359 Location: Norwich Year opened: 1935 Pitch dimensions: 115 x 74 yards Interesting fact: The entire stadium was built in just 82 days. 15. Brighton – Amex Stadium Capacity: 30,750 Location: Brighton Year opened: 2011 Pitch dimensions: ‎116 x 75 yards Interesting fact: Hawks are used to deter pigeons and seagulls from nesting in the roof of the Amex. 14. Wolves – Molineux Capacity: 31,700 Location: Wolverhampton Year opened: 1889 Pitch dimensions: 116 x 74 yards Interesting fact: Over four million people live within 20 miles of Molineux. 13. Leicester City – King Power Stadium Capacity: 32,312 Location: Leicester Year opened: 2002 Pitch dimensions: 110 x 76 yards Interesting fact: Gary Lineker officially opened the stadium in 2002 with a pair of giant scissors to cut the ribbon. 12. Southampton – St Mary's Stadium Capacity: 32,505 Location: Southampton Year opened: 2001 Pitch dimensions: 112 x 74 yards Interesting fact: A statue of club legend Ted Bates was unveiled outside the stadium in 2017 but had to be replaced by a more recognisable one a year later amid criticism from supporters. 11. Leeds United – Elland Road Capacity: 37,792 Location: Leeds Year opened: 1897 Pitch dimensions: 114 x 74 yards Interesting fact: Elland Road was once called The Old Peacock Ground, in reference to the pub across the road, but changed its name in 1899 following the opening of a new stand. 10. Everton – Goodison Park Capacity: 39,572 Location: Liverpool Year opened: 1892 Pitch dimensions: 112 x 78 yards Interesting fact: Goodison Park was the first major football stadium built in England (in 1892), at a cost of £3,000. 9. Chelsea – Stamford Bridge Capacity: 41,631 Location: London Year opened: 1905 Pitch dimensions: 113 x 73 yards Interesting fact: The original Stamford Bridge stadium featured huge banks constructed by the earth excavated when digging the Piccadilly Underground Line. 8. Aston Villa – Villa Park Capacity: 42,682 Location: Birmingham Year opened: 1897 Pitch dimensions: 115 x 74 yards Interesting fact: Villa Park has played host to more FA Cup semi-finals (55) than any other club ground. 7. Newcastle United – St James' Park Capacity: 52,405 Location: Newcastle Year opened: 1892 Pitch dimensions: 115 x 74 yards Interesting fact: The site where the stadium now stands was historically an execution site. In 1650, 22 people – including 15 witches – were hanged. There hasn’t been an execution there since 1844. 6. Liverpool – Anfield Capacity: 54,074 Location: Liverpool Year opened: 1884 Pitch dimensions: 110 x 75 yards Interesting fact: Bill Shankly installed the ‘This is Anfield’ sign in the tunnel to intimidate opposition players. 5. Manchester City – Etihad Stadium Capacity: 55,097 Location: Manchester Year opened: 2002 Pitch dimensions: 116 x 77 yards Interesting fact: The stadium was built for the 2004 Commonwealth Games after originally being designed for Manchester’s failed 2000 Olympics bid. 4. West Ham – London Stadium Capacity: 60,000 Location: London Year opened: 2012 Pitch dimensions: 115 x 74 yards Interesting fact: West Ham have a 99-year lease on the Olympic Stadium and pay just £2.5m in rent every season. 3. Arsenal – Emirates Stadium Capacity: 60,260 Location: London Year opened: 2006 Pitch dimensions: 115 x 74 yards Interesting fact: Matchday revenue per season at Arsenal is around £90m. 2. Tottenham – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Capacity: 62,062 Location: London Year opened: 2019 Pitch dimensions: 115 x 74 yards Interesting fact: Tottenham will pay on average £37m a year until 2042 to service the loans that helped finance the new stadium. 1. Manchester United – Old Trafford Capacity: 74,994 Location: Manchester Year opened: 1910 Pitch dimensions: 116 x 76 yards Interesting fact: Match tickets for the first game in 1910 were on sale for as little as two-and-a-half pence. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
What channel is Tottenham v Man City Premier League match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Manchester City get their Premier League title defence underway at Tottenham on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester City stormed the Premier League last season but may not have it quite so easy in 2021/22. The likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all tipped to challenge Pep Guardiola’s side for the championship this season – and to make matters worse for City they haven’t yet found a replacement for Sergio Aguero. Jack Grealish may have arrived in a £100m transfer from Aston Villa but Harry Kane remains the elusive deal City bosses want to broker. City won’t have the England striker on their books for their opening Premier League fixtures but the transfer window still has a long way to run yet. Kane could start for Spurs against City this weekend so long as he can prove his fitness, having returned from holiday to isolate at The Lodge, Spurs’ hotel facility at their training ground. Watch Tottenham v Man City on Sky Sports New Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo has plenty of work to do to make this side competitive once again following a miserable 2020/21 season for the north London club. And City are certainly favourites heading into this weekend encounter, with the likes of Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez tipped to shine in the capital. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Tottenham v Man City on TV and online. Plus, find out the full Premier League TV schedule in order to plan your viewing. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport For more Premier League features check out: Premier League stadiums | Premier League kits | Who will win the Premier League? | Premier League table predicted 2021/22 When is Tottenham v Man City on TV? Tottenham v Man City will take place on Sunday 15th August 2021. Check out our Premier League fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information. What time is kick-off? Tottenham v Man City will kick off at 4:30pm. There are numerous Premier League games taking place this weekend including Newcastle v West Ham, which kicks off at 2pm on Sunday. What TV channel is Tottenham v Man City on? You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 4pm. You can add the Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football channels for just £18 per month combined or pick up the complete sports package for just £25 per month. Find out more about the best Sky packages How to live stream Tottenham v Man City online Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also watch the match via NOW without signing up to a contract. NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via BT Sport. Tottenham v Man City team news Tottenham: Japhet Tanganga will likely start ahead of Matt Doherty or Serge Aurier, with Davinson Sanchez expected to be partnering Eric Dier in the centre of defence. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will almost certainly anchor the midfield following his exceptional displays at Euro 2020 for Denmark, while Kane should get the nod up front providing he is fit. Ryan Sessegnon is out with a hamstring issue. Man City: Phil Foden is sidelined until September, while this game comes a fortnight too soon for Kevin De Bruyne. Grealish could well start with Gabriel Jesus leading the line, and both Sterling and Mahrez getting the nod too. Read more: Every home and away Premier League 2021/22 shirt ranked – in pictures Tottenham v Man City odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Tottenham (9/2) Draw (16/5) Man City (3/5)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Our prediction: Tottenham v Man City Even with Kane fully fit Spurs would find this encounter difficult – and Nuno will likely want to keep things tight against a City side that can tear opponents apart. Guardiola will hope to deploy Grealish from the off and give the playmaker license to cause havoc. His presence with Sterling, Jesus and Mahrez could severely threaten Spurs. However, Nuno is a tactically conservative manager and will instruct Hojbjerg to marshal the visitors’ attacking threat. It may therefore not be as free-flowing a game as the neutral would like to see – but even then, City should run out on top. Our prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Man City (8/1 at bet365) Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Premier League fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub.
What channel is Newcastle v West Ham Premier League match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Newcastle host West Ham in a crunch Premier League opener at St James’ Park, with neither side having had too much success in the transfer market this summer.
Newcastle kick off the new 2021/22 Premier League season at home to West Ham on Sunday, with boss Steve Bruce under pressure before the campaign has even started. Bruce is supposedly the favourite to be the first top-flight manager sacked this term despite a strong finish to last season. The manager needs to get off to a winning start in his opening Premier League fixtures to alleviate the scepticism amongst fans. Last season Newcastle beat West Ham home and away – inflicting a 3-2 victory over the London club at St James’ Park in April – but it is nevertheless the Hammers who are favourites heading into this encounter. Watch Newcastle v West Ham on Sky Sports Indeed, boss David Moyes will be keen to replicate his team’s sixth-place finish to last term even though West Ham are yet to make a significant signing in the transfer market. It means we could well see two similar XIs from that which lined up on Tyneside in the spring when the action gets underway this Sunday. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Newcastle v West Ham on TV and online. Plus, find out the full Premier League TV schedule with our guide. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport For more Premier League features check out: Premier League stadiums | Premier League kits | Who will win the Premier League? | Premier League table predicted 2021/22 When is Newcastle v West Ham on TV? Newcastle v West Ham will take place on Sunday 15th August 2021. Check out our Premier League fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information. What time is kick-off? Newcastle v West Ham will kick off at 2pm. There are numerous Premier League games taking place this weekend including Tottenham v Man City, which kicks off at 4:30pm on Sunday. What TV channel is Newcastle v West Ham on? You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 1pm. You can add the Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football channels for just £18 per month combined or pick up the complete sports package for just £25 per month. Find out more about the best Sky packages How to live stream Newcastle v West Ham online Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also watch the match via NOW without signing up to a contract. NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via BT Sport. Newcastle v West Ham team news Newcastle: Injuries dogged Bruce’s side last term and Martin Dubravka is out, while Elliott Anderson, Paul Dummett and Karl Darlow will all likely miss this tie. Freddie Woodman could make his league debut. Matt Ritchie and Jacob Murphy should get the nod, while Joelinton and Callum Wilson could start up front. Allan Saint-Maximin may be in the mix. West Ham: Manuel Lanzini is rated 50/50 to feature here following a knock picked up in pre-season, while both Arthur Masuaku and Angelo Ogbonna may not be risked as they work on recovering from injury set-backs. Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek, who both impressed at the European Championships, should anchor the midfield as usual. Read more: Every home and away Premier League 2021/22 shirt ranked – in pictures Newcastle v West Ham odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Newcastle (11/5) Draw (5/2) West Ham (6/5)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Our prediction: Newcastle v West Ham With neither side excelling in the transfer market we could see two very similar XIs take to the field on Sunday. Newcastle sensationally did the double over West Ham last season but it does appear unlikely that will happen again. West Ham have been blunted by the departure of Jesse Lingard back to Manchester United, but Newcastle themselves are still wringing their hands over Saint-Maximin, who struggled to start consistently in the previous campaign until the back end of the season. West Ham’s midfield set-up aided their charge to the top-six last term and it wouldn’t be a surprise if Rice and Soucek marshal this game. There may not be many chances on Tyneside but the visitors are good for a point. Our prediction: Newcastle 0-0 West Ham (10/1 at bet365) Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Premier League fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub.
What channel is Norwich v Liverpool Premier League match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Liverpool kick off their Premier League campaign against newly-promoted Norwich at Carrow Road.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will hope for a much more successful season in 2021/22 compared to the previous campaign as the Reds seek to reclaim the title taken off them by Manchester City in May. The Anfield club signed defender Ibrahima Konate over the summer to help bolster their back line and may bring in some more additions to the squad before the transfer window closes. Klopp will be desperate to avoid the injury crisis that consumed his squad last season and which kept the likes of Virgil van Dijk out for months. Unfortunately for the boss, Andrew Robertson strained his ankle ligaments in pre-season and will miss the Reds’ opening Premier League fixtures. Watch Norwich v Liverpool on Sky Sports Norwich, meanwhile, are back in the top flight after a season battling it out in the Championship and manager Daniel Farke arguably has a stronger side at his disposal than two years ago. The Canaries have already invested in the squad with Josh Sargent arriving from Werder Bremen for £8m, while Billy Gilmour has arrived on loan from Chelsea. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Norwich v Liverpool on TV and online. Plus you can check out the full Premier League TV schedule via our comprehensive guide. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport For more Premier League features check out: Premier League stadiums | Premier League kits | Who will win the Premier League? | Premier League table predicted 2021/22 When is Norwich v Liverpool on TV? Norwich v Liverpool will take place on Saturday 14th August 2021. Check out our Premier League fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information. What time is kick-off? Norwich v Liverpool will kick off at 5:30pm. There are numerous Premier League games taking place this weekend including Tottenham v Man City, which kicks off at 4:30pm on Sunday. What TV channel is Norwich v Liverpool on? You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 5pm. You can add the Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football channels for just £18 per month combined or pick up the complete sports package for just £25 per month. Find out more about the best Sky packages How to live stream Norwich v Liverpool online Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also watch the match via NOW without signing up to a contract. NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via BT Sport. Norwich v Liverpool team news Norwich: COVID cases within the squad meant the cancellation of two pre-season friendlies and there are concerns over the fitness of a number of first-team players. Sam Byram remains out with injury, while both Todd Cantwell and Lukas Rupp are deemed to be 50/50. Liverpool: Robertson’s injury means Kostas Tsimikas will likely feature at full-back, with new signing Konate in the heart of defence. Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane are expected start up front. Diogo Jota may once again be consigned to the bench. Read more: Every home and away Premier League 2021/22 shirt ranked – in pictures Norwich v Liverpool odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Norwich (8/1) Draw (19/4) Liverpool (2/7)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Our prediction: Norwich v Liverpool With or without COVID, Norwich were always going to find this opening-day fixture against the former champions tough. And Liverpool are expected to control the game as they seek to set the pace in the new season. Klopp’s forward arsenal is one of the best in the business and could well terrorise this Canaries backline, just as it did during the 2019/20 campaign. Norwich will give this a good go with the likes of Teemu Pukki and Sargent on the field, but in all reality Liverpool should run out victors here. Our prediction: Norwich 0-2 Liverpool (15/2 at bet365) Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Premier League fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub.
What channel is Man Utd v Leeds Premier League match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Manchester United host rivals Leeds in a nail-biting Premier League encounter to kick off the new season on BT Sport.
Manchester United head into the new Premier League season once again hoping their heavy investment in new talent can help deliver the title after nearly a decade without topping English football’s pyramid. Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer snapped up England star Jadon Sancho for £73m over the summer and is hoping the forward will be fit for Saturday’s encounter with Leeds. This clash produced eight goals last season and is the stand-out tie from the Premier League fixtures taking place over the opening weekend, with the Red Devils then seeing out August on the road. Watch Man Utd v Leeds with a BT Sport monthly pass As for Leeds, they enjoyed a stellar return to the Premier League last term and have added Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo to their first team over the summer, while Jack Harrison’s loan move from Manchester City was made permanent for £11m. Boss Marcelo Bielsa will be expecting a typical high-intensity game at Old Trafford as fans return to the stadium. Whether that’s enough for Leeds to match up to their cross-Pennine rivals remains to be seen. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Man Utd v Leeds on TV and online. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport For more Premier League features check out: Premier League stadiums | Premier League kits | Who will win the Premier League? | Premier League table predicted 2021/22 When is Man Utd v Leeds on TV? Man Utd v Leeds will take place on Saturday 14th August 2021. Check out our Premier League fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information. What time is kick-off? Man Utd v Leeds will kick off at 12:30pm. There are numerous Premier League games taking place this weekend including Tottenham v Man City, which kicks off at 4:30pm on Sunday. What TV channel is Man Utd v Leeds on? The game will be shown live on BT Sport 1 from 11:30am. There are multiple ways to get BT Sport. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add BT TV and Sport to your existing contract from just £15 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all BT Sport and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. Check out the latest deals on BT Broadband and BT TV How to live stream Man Utd v Leeds online You can watch the match with a BT Sport monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. Man Utd v Leeds team news Man Utd: Sancho is rated 50/50 to feature here, while Solskjaer is already without Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard – the latter of whom has tested positive for COVID. There is also concern Raphael Varane won’t be available, while Phil Jones, Dean Henderson and Alex Telles are expected to miss out. Bruno Fernandes should start behind lone forward Anthony Martial, and Daniel James – a one-time Leeds transfer target – may also get the nod. Leeds: Bielsa is likely to deploy his usual 4-1-4-1 formation, with Kalvin Phillips protecting the back line. Concern over Diego Llorente’s fitness may lead to Robin Koch starting alongside Pascal Struijk at centre-back. Patrick Bamford is likely to start up front with Raphinha on the wings, plus Stuart Dallas and Rodrigo in the middle. Read more: Every home and away Premier League 2021/22 shirt ranked – in pictures Man Utd v Leeds odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Man Utd (1/2) Draw (7/2) Leeds (19/4)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Our prediction: Man Utd v Leeds Solskjaer read Leeds’ gameplan to perfection when these sides last met at Old Trafford and will likely instruct his players to press high and stifle the influence of Phillips. Whether Leeds can retain control of the game in front of thousands of fans returning to the Theatre of Dreams for the first time in over a year remains to be seen – but Bielsa is unlikely to change his style from that of an impactful attacking force happy to take risks. With Harry Maguire likely starting alongside Victor Lindelof, the hosts will expect to keep Bamford quiet. The battle could well be between Phillips and Fernandes, and Raphinha and Luke Shaw. Our prediction: Man Utd 2-1 Leeds (8/1 at bet365) Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Premier League fixtures. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub.
What channel is Brentford v Arsenal Premier League match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Arsenal kick off the new 2021/22 Premier League season away at newly-promoted Brentford.
Friday night sees the return of Premier League football after a summer of highs and lows in the game, with England having come within a penalty shootout of being crowned European Champions. Domestic top-flight football is now back on the agenda and if the Premier League fixtures for the opening weekend of the season are anything to go by we should be in for a rollercoaster season. Arsenal begin with a cross-London trip on Friday, seeking to secure a strong start to the new campaign after a forgettable season last term. Watch Brentford v Arsenal on Sky Sports The Gunners have splashed £50m on Ben White and also added Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares to their squad. As for Brentford, boss Thomas Frank has a big job on his hands to keep the Bees in the top flight in their debut season. Brentford have also strengthened, with Kristoffer Ajer and Frank Onyeka joining the club over the summer. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Brentford v Arsenal on TV and online. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport For more Premier League features check out: Premier League stadiums | Premier League kits | Who will win the Premier League? | Premier League table predicted 2021/22 When is Brentford v Arsenal on TV? Brentford v Arsenal will take place on Friday 13th August 2021. Check out our Premier League fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information. What time is kick-off? Brentford v Arsenal will kick off at 8pm. There are numerous Premier League games taking place this weekend including Manchester United v Leeds United, which kicks off at 12:30pm on Saturday. What TV channel is Brentford v Arsenal on? You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 7pm. You can add the Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football channels for just £18 per month combined or pick up the complete sports package for just £25 per month. Find out more about the best Sky packages How to live stream Brentford v Arsenal online Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also watch the match via NOW without signing up to a contract. NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via BT Sport. Brentford v Arsenal team news Brentford: Ivan Toney is a concern ahead of the game after missing Brentford’s last pre-season friendly, while Joshua Da Silva misses the clash with a hip issue. Onyeka should start, while Marcus Forss could get the nod up front on his own if Toney is absent. Arsenal: Thomas Partey is out until mid-September with an ankle injury, as is Eddie Nketiah. Rob Holding is rated 50/50 for the game. White should start in the centre of defence alongside Pablo Mari. Sambi Lokonga could also start, while Bukayo Saka may get the nod on the left flank. Read more: Every home and away Premier League 2021/22 shirt ranked – in pictures Brentford v Arsenal odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Brentford (5/6) Draw (11/4) Arsenal (16/5)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Our prediction: Brentford v Arsenal Arsenal started last season with a convincing 3-0 win over Fulham and don’t be surprised if they deliver an equally emphatic result here, with Brentford sweating on Toney’s fitness. Arteta has strengthened his side over the summer and White’s inclusion should finally give the Gunners some defensive stability. Now it’s time for the midfield to flex its muscle and control this game. You never know which Arsenal will turn up for a Premier League matchday but they should in reality run out comfortable victors here. Don’t be surprised if Emile Smith Rowe starts behind Alexandre Lacazette. Our prediction: Brentford 0-3 Arsenal (16/1 at bet365) Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Premier League fixtures. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub.
Premier League 2021/22 kits: Every home and away shirt ranked – in pictures
We examine every single home and away Premier League 2021/21 kit to be worn this season – with pictures of them all. Which ones stand out, and which can’t you believe got made?
The 2021/22 Premier League season kicks off this August with each of the 20 clubs involved modelling their shiny new home, away and third kits. New Premier League kits spark debate each summer as fans desperately hope their club will launch something that will become an instant classic, rather than one instantly mocked by rival supporters on social media. Kit designs have been jazzed up in recent years, with clubs harking back to the print styles of the late 1980s and early 1990s, when shirts were awash with colour and textual design. Often the designers at Nike, adidas, Puma and the like get it right – but occasionally there’s a disaster (we're looking at you, Wolves Away 20/21!). With the likes of Manchester United, Newcastle, Southampton and Wolves changing either their kit manufacturer or main shirt sponsor this season, there’s plenty of changes to look out for when the campaign kicks off on the weekend of 14th August. Here, we’ve ranked the confirmed list of Premier League kits for 2021/22, with more to follow when they launch. Which ones do you prefer? Premier League kits 2020/21 20) Norwich City The Canaries are back in the Premier League and Joma has immediately sent them down the pit with their kit offerings. Norwich’s Errea home kit last season was sleek and simple. Their Joma effort for 2021/22 looks like the badly-cut template designs that littered the Football League in the mid-2000s. One newspaper has already detailed the ‘mixed reaction’ to Norwich’s third kit Thankfully the atmospheric blue away shirt with neon blue trim and collar saves Norwich from a hat-trick of bad kits. 19) Manchester City A rival to Liverpool for the best away kit of the 2021/22 Premier League season is City’s ‘cream and green’ offering. What lets this kit down, however, is Puma’s insistence on making collarless kits so wide you can see the players’ shoulders. Puma provided some dreadful kits at the Euros – just look at Italy’s away shirt, which was more like a Sports Direct knockoff than an official product. The colours of City’s home and away shirts are fine, but the cut – and in particular that neck – is woeful. 18) Watford Surely they couldn’t get worse than last season’s sun-striped monstrosity – a kit so bad North Macedonia copied it at the Euros. No, Watford’s 2021/22 home kit isn’t quite as horrific, but it’s not far off. Kelme have again succeeded in creating a home shirt that hipsters will love for all the wrong reasons in 30 years time. Fading black hoops on a yellow background looks cheap rather than intentionally styled. Distinct bumble bee vibes. The all-red away kit is nicer, but still largely forgettable. 17) Brentford Have Umbro delivered a kit worthy of Brentford’s Premier League debut? We’re not so sure. The home shirt is plain at best and is no improvement on their Championship offering from last year. The banana yellow away kit, meanwhile, is far more pleasing on the eye – a real stand-out offering in a league full of red and blue. Umbro does well when it stays minimal. 16) Leeds United Last season’s adidas kit was well received by Leeds fans, but there’s an air of disappointment in what the manufacturer has offered here. When your home shirt is all-white, the details make or break it. The electric yellow shoulder stripes and collar cut like a second-hand table leg are awful on the eye. The font used for the names and lettering is just as irksome. Leeds 2021/22 home kit (GETTY)Thankfully the 2021/22 Leeds away shirt – deep blue with imprint pattern and white shoulder stripes – is much more appealing. 15) Newcastle United Having parted ways with Puma – who struggled to create a classic look from a quite simple template of black and white stripes – Newcastle and Castore start off on a reasonable footing. Thick stripes rarely look great and the Toon are cursed with the horrendous neon blue FUN88 sponsorship that mangles any hope of creating a classic shirt. But the collar is at least something different and the striped sleeve trip provides a mod feel. The grey, imprinted away shirt, meanwhile, screams of weave haemorrhages as opposed to intentional design. Gold trim really is only suitable for teams who have won something within living memory. 14) Wolves The garish poker chip from sponsor ManBetX still dominates this otherwise plain but not offensive Wolves home shirt. Gold and black with a flank trim that it could really do without, this isn’t the best kit Wolves fans have had. But it’s also not the worst. As for the away kit, thank goodness we’ll never see last season’s aberration ever again. This grey shirt splattered with flecks of gold isn’t too bad. Just a shame that poker chip is still the most notable thing on it. 13) Brighton Back to bold stripes for the Seagulls and it’s a strong offering from Nike, with a streak of yellow trim down the flanks. Brighton’s was a stand-out kit of last season and, while this isn’t the best of the Premier League, it’s by no means the worst. The away kit, however, is an eyesore. Granted, it’s the famous colour of the Brighton railings that run along the seafront, but the mesh shouldering looks like mangled chicken wire and Nike is still persisting with the crooked flank lines that marred so many Euro 2020 kits. 12) Southampton The red and white stripes are back after a season-long hiatus where we were treated to a Peru-style sash, and Hummel has proved a black border on the stripes… just to jazz things up. The yellow away shirt is perhaps the blandest of all shirts on sale in the Premier League this season. Meanwhile, Southampton’s black third shirt at least has imprints of St Mary’s and The Dell within the material. 11) Tottenham Assuming Nike started with two white templates, they certainly put the effort into the away kit and simply dragged across the club badge and sponsor from last season to sit on the home offering. Spurs’ white home kit is actually quite nice – the decision to cut any trim colour means it’s a simple shirt from afar. The effort, though, has been made on the away shirt – a Jackson Pollock splatter galaxy that certainly adheres to Tottenham’s motto “To Dare Is To Do”. We’re growing to like it. 10) Burnley Upon launching their new home kit, Burnley said: “Continuing in the tradition of the famous claret and blue for club home kits, this season the new jersey has been given a contemporary twist with all new graphic sleeves.” The claret body remains, so bar a change of sponsor, what are fans getting for their £45? A multi-colouring of sky blue shoulders. We’re yet to see the away kit. 9) Arsenal The Gunners have gone for the red apron look this season with white sleeves and flanks – a design that screams Subbuteo template. It’s a classy home shirt – much nicer than they’ve had in recent years – while the crest of the melon away shirt is the Arsenal cannon. Apparently it’s “inspired by the past, ready for the future”. A shame, though, about the Arthurian font used for the player names and numbers. 8) Aston Villa Still Kappa; still Cazoo; still sky blue shoulders; still claret body. There’s very little difference between the Aston Villa 2021/22 home shirt and last season’s. In fact, bar a tweaked collar and thicker printed stripes, there’s no difference. The away kit, however, has enjoyed a refresh and the claret pinstripes on the white body add a classy touch. Much nicer than the home offering. 7) Everton The tyre stripe running up Everton’s white third shirt screams too much of a backslap to their sponsor Cazoo. And the black away shirt with deep red sash is quite forgettable. But Hummel has done very well with the home offering. A typical royal blue shirt is cut up by a layered material imprint. As for the goalkeeper shirt, we’ve a potential retro classic on our hands here. Take a look for yourself! 6) Leicester City Some classic white trim for Leicester and a patterned blue home shirt puts them up there as one of the better efforts from adidas this season. The turquoise checkered away kit isn’t bad either. A shame, perhaps, that their new sponsor takes so much attention away from the details. 5) Chelsea Can someone at Nike design a Chelsea kit that minimises the enormous 3 sponsor that took over the 2020/21 home and away shirts? No. The 3 is just as massive – berthed on the chest like a Roman Abramovich super yacht in Monte Carlo harbour. Nike has kept the same royal blue home shirt and imprinted a chequered and zaggy-lined pattern into the material. The pinstriped lemon away offering, meanwhile, is rich and simple. Stylish – bar the disappointing collar. 4) Liverpool We were all praying that Nike would get rid of that ridiculous overlap at the back of the collar – and mercifully it has. Liverpool’s home shirt is typical blood red with diagonal pinstripes, while the material has a looped print. The shirt has “been constructed with 100 per cent recycled polyester fabric” made from plastic bottles. The away kit, meanwhile, is a feast for the eyes. With a colour palette akin to the 1996/97 season, the cream body is accompanied by green and red trim. Liverpool’s third kit is yet to be released. 3) Crystal Palace The Eagles love a good sash and Puma has delivered – sort of. Palace’s home shirt is a blue and red diagonal striped number that fans should warm to over the course of the season. The yellow away shirt is nothing particularly special, but Palace’s third kit is “based on the colours and design worn by the first team from the Crystal Palace Club in 1861". Half blue, half white, it certainly grabs the attention – especially as the Premier League has been deprived of Blackburn Rovers for a decade now. 2) Manchester United TeamViewer may have hoped for something a bit more eye-catching as they take over from Chevrolet as Manchester United’s shirt sponsor. But actually the United home kit is sleek in a way that could turn it into a classic. A nice, thick white collar harks back to the 1970s kits made famous by Sir Bobby Charlton and the like. It’s simple. As for the away kit, adidas appears to have pinched the shoulder pattern from Burnley’s home template and splashed it. The light blue and white is actually not a bad-looking kit – and with the deep red trim, writing and badge, it could become a United classic, much like the 1990-92 version that inspired it. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. 1) West Ham We’re back to classic 1990s West Ham with a home kit that features a sharp-edged light blue shoulder and cotton collar. This home shirt could have Dr Martens splashed across the chest, it’s so akin to the 1999 shirt. A very nice home kit is backed up by an Argentina-style blue and white striped away number akin to that worn in the early ‘90s. Umbro has done very well here. Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Premier League fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub.
What time is England v Denmark Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
England face Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-finals on Wednesday with the eyes of the world on Wembley Stadium
England face Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-finals in front of 60,000 fans at Wembley tonight – and it's going to be anything but a silent night across the nation as Gareth Southgate's men dare to dream of the Euro 2020 final. The Three Lions have waited 55 years to reach a final, let alone win a major trophy, and they have the backing of the nation as they aim to break the drought. Harry Kane has purred into form at the right time, Raheem Sterling has been one of the players of the tournament, while the defence is yet to concede a goal in their Euro 2020 fixtures so far. No team has ever kept five clean sheets in their first five games at the Euros in history. Southgate will have been preparing for this moment for some time and, while Denmark may not be the team he primarily focused on prior to the tournament, he has gathered plenty of data on them in recent times. England played Denmark twice in the Nations League last autumn. The first encounter ended in a draw, while the second swung the way of the Danish. They triumphed 1-0 as Harry Maguire was sent off after half an hour. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch England v Denmark on TV and online. Plus, you can read our comprehensive England v Denmark prediction, including the likely starting XI. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is England v Denmark on TV? England v Denmark will take place tonight, Wednesday 7th July 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? England v Denmark will kick off at 8pm. The semi-finals and Euro 2020 final will all occupy that later time slot. Which TV channel is England v Denmark on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on ITV from 7pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream England v Denmark online You can also live stream the match via ITV Hub on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. England v Denmark team news England: Bukayo Saka missed the Ukraine quarter-final after suffering a “slight knock” in training but should be available to Southgate here. Both Phillips and Declan Rice have had their yellow cards from earlier in the tournament wiped, so there is no danger of them missing the final through suspension via an innocuous booking. Southgate should stick with Kane up top, with Jadon Sancho potentially starting again alongside Mason Mount and Sterling in a three-man band ahead of Phillips and Rice. The defence should remain the same. Denmark: Kasper Hjulmand has fared well with his 3-4-2-1 formation that relies on Joakim Mæhle and Jens Stryger Larsen to bomb up and down the wings. The pair should start, with Delaney and Hojbjerg anchoring the midfield. Dolberg will likely keep his spot up front ahead of Yussuf Poulsen, and have Damsgaard and Martian Braithwaite behind him. Simon Kjaer, Andreas Christensen and Jannik Vestergaard make up the back three. How many times have England beaten Denmark? England have beaten Denmark 12 times in 21 games throughout history between the teams. Their first encounter finished with a 0-0 draw in 1948 and it took Denmark nine attempts to defeat England for the first time (which they did in 1983). The pair have drawn five games, while Denmark have now recorded four victories over England, including three in the six games since 2003. England v Denmark past meetings Results in the 21st century. 15/6/02: Denmark 0-3 England (World Cup) 16/11/03: England 2-3 Denmark (Friendly) 17/8/05: Denmark 4-1 England (Friendly) 9/2/11: Denmark 1-2 England (Friendly) 5/3/14: England 1-0 Denmark (Friendly) 8/9/20: Denmark 0-0 England (Nations League) 14/10/20: England 0-1 Denmark (Nations League) England v Denmark odds In working partnership with Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: England (4/6) Draw (11/4) Denmark (9/2)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Our prediction: England v Denmark England’s solidity in midfield and defence has earned them a deserved spot in the semi-finals and they are certainly favourites heading into this clash. But Denmark have proven capable of dismantling defences with Dolberg leading the line – and they will look to attack with gusto here. Mæhle and Stryger Larsen’s influence on the flanks cannot be overlooked. Shaw and Kyle Walker could well be in for a long night. It is in the midfield that England must dominate – Phillips and Rice against Hojbjerg and Delaney will be an interesting contest. Kane will likely keep Kjaer and Christensen busy, which means England’s best chance of a goal will probably come from the more flexible Sterling, Mount or Sancho (assuming they all start). Denmark will have their chances but England should produce more over the course of 90 minutes and make that count in the box. This could, at times, be end-to-end entertainment. Our prediction: England 3-1 Denmark (18/1 at bet365) Want more Euro 2020 content? We’ve got you covered – read on to find out every Euros winner throughout the history of the tournament, how many fans are attending Euro 2020 games this year, how VAR is being used at Euro 2020, if you can still get tickets to Euro 2020, or why Euro 2020 is not called Euro 2021. Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
What time is Italy v Spain Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Italy and Spain clash in a mouthwatering Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley on Tuesday
Euro 2020 barrels towards the closing games this week with Italy and Spain first up to entertain the continent in a mouthwatering semi-final showdown. Italy head into the most important of their Euro 2020 fixtures yet riding a wave of optimism about their future on the international stage. Rugged, seasoned veterans continue to marshal their defence while a new generation of plucky attackers have stepped up to lead the Azzurri superbly throughout the tournament. Roberto Mancini has overseen a stunning 32-game unbeaten streak that shows no signs of stopping any time soon. Italy have rebuilt an air of authority they once commanded on the international stage, a remarkable feat considering they failed to even qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Spain have also approached the tournament with fresh impetus. Boss Luis Enrique was certainly not afraid to ruffle some hugely influential feathers going into Euro 2020 and his bold strategy has so far paid dividends, despite a few hairy moments along the route. These sides last met during 2018 World Cup qualifying when a totally radically different Spain outfit smashed the Italians 3-0 at the Bernabeu. A repeat scoreline looks very unlikely here. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Italy v Spain on TV and online. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is Italy v Spain on TV? Italy v Spain will take place today, Tuesday 6th July 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? Italy v Spain will kick off at 8pm. Knockout stage matches will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot. What TV channel is Italy v Spain on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One from 7pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream Italy v Spain online You can also live stream the match via BBC iPlayer on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. Italy v Spain team news Italy: Leonardo Spinazzola came off on a stretcher against Belgium and looks likely to miss this tie, with Emerson likely to start in place of the defender. Mancini swapped his entire front three in the quarter-final and don’t be surprised if he does so again here. Lorenzo Insigne, Federico Chiesa and Ciro Immobile should all start. Spain: Sarabia may lose his place to Dani Olmo after the Leipzig man proved influential off the bench in the second half against Switzerland, but Luis Enrique should keep with Alvaro Morata and Torres up front. The midfield trio of Koke, Sergio Busquets and Pedri should all remain the same. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Italy v Spain odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Italy (6/4) Draw (11/5) Spain (2/1)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Our prediction: Italy v Spain Italy are the favourites to reach the Euro 2020 final and it’s not hard to see why. They have attacked with pizzazz this summer and have scored some extraordinary goals. Meanwhile, the might of Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini in defence remains a serious challenge for opposition attackers. Spain have the individual talents to scare Italy but they have ridden their luck in the knockout stages and may struggle to handle the Azzurri's bombastic midfield. Marco Verratti vs Busquets in the centre of the park will be an interesting clash. In the end, Mancini’s stock of attacking talent on the bench could make the difference late on. Our prediction: Italy 2-0 Spain (11/1 at bet365) Want more Euro 2020 content? We’ve got you covered – read on to find out every Euros winner throughout the history of the tournament, how many fans are attending Euro 2020 games this year, how VAR is being used at Euro 2020, if you can still get tickets to Euro 2020, or why Euro 2020 is not called Euro 2021. Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
What time is Ukraine v England Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
England face a tricky clash in Rome against unfancied Ukraine in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals.
This is England's biggest game since their last game in their quest to end the years of hurt and bring major international silverware back to British soil. The Three Lions have been dealt an unusually favourable half of the draw in the knockout rounds having dumped out their greatest footballing nemesis, Germany, in the Round of 16. Gareth Southgate's men know they are just 90 minutes away from back-to-back semi-finals in major competitions but tricky Ukraine stand between them and the final four. Ukraine have grown into this tournament after qualifying from Group C in third place. They toppled Sweden in the 121st minute in the last round to spark delirium among fans in the stands. The victors in Rome will take on the winner of Czech Republic v Denmark in the semi-finals – but who will turn up on the day, show their class and make themselves a hero? RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Ukraine v England on TV and online. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is Ukraine v England on TV? Ukraine v England will take place on Saturday 3rd July 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? Ukraine v England will kick off at 8pm. Knockout stage matches will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot. What TV channel is Ukraine v England on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One from 7:00pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream Ukraine v England online You can also live stream the match via BBC iPlayer on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. Ukraine v England team news Ukraine: Artem Besedin may not be fit to feature here after suffering a horrendous tackle on Tuesday that saw Sweden’s Marcus Danielson sent off. Ukraine should again line up in a 3-5-2 formation, where wing-backs Oleksandr Karavayev and Oleksandr Zinchenko drop back to help the defence. Yarmolenko should start up front with Yaremchuk. England: No fresh injuries or suspensions has England looking good heading into Saturday’s game. Southgate could opt to rest one of Rice or Phillips and bring Jordan Henderson back into the XI, while Raheem Sterling is all-but assured to start up top again alongside Harry Kane. Whether Jack Grealish starts from the off in place of Bukayo Saka remains to be seen but there is a clamour for the Aston Villa playmaker to get the nod. Southgate could also look at Mason Mount or Phil Foden to bolster his attacking arsenal, while Jadon Sancho has earned just six minutes of game time so far this tournament. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Ukraine v England odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Ukraine (7/1) Draw (10/3) England (4/9)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Our prediction: Ukraine v England England are defending as a solid unit right now and that is aided by the cover Phillips and Rice bring. However, Southgate may sense this is the time to bring Foden or Mount back in, rest one of his midfield starters, and look to be more attack-minded. If this does happen Grealish will be hoping his performance off the bench against Germany earns him the nod. Yet regardless of how Southgate lines up, England are firm favourites in Rome. Ukraine pose a threat in the likes of Zinchenko and Yarmolenko but defensively they could struggle to match England’s firepower. It may be a slow, steady game but the Three Lions should get the job done. Our prediction: Ukraine 0-2 England (11/2 at bet365) Want more Euro 2020 content? We’ve got you covered – read on to find out every Euros winner throughout the history of the tournament, how many fans are attending Euro 2020 games this year, how VAR is being used at Euro 2020, if you can still get tickets to Euro 2020, or why Euro 2020 is not called Euro 2021. Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
What time is Czech Republic v Denmark Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Denmark take on Czech Republic in Baku this Friday for a place in the last four of Euro 2020
Denmark enter their Euro 2020 quarter-final clash with Czech Republic hoping to rally up the spirit of '92. The Danes have performed superbly throughout the tournament under any circumstances, let alone following Christian Eriksen's collapse in their tournament opener. Denmark won the tournament almost 30 years ago and will be determined to make history once more with a favourable route to the final handed to them in 2021, starting with a quarter-final clash with Czech Republic. The Czechs have also shown plenty of promise in this tournament so far, with only England able to defeat them in their opening four matches. They confidently swept Scotland aside in the group and pulled off a shock to beat the Netherlands in the Round of 16. Both teams will feel they have a genuine, sizeable shot at victory here and it will be a fascinating contest for a place in the final four – further than either side could have dreamed of prior to the tournament. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Czech Republic v Denmark on TV and online. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is Czech Republic v Denmark on TV? Czech Republic v Denmark will take place on Saturday 3rd July 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? Czech Republic v Denmark will kick off at 5pm. Knockout stage matches will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot. What TV channel is Czech Republic v Denmark on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on ITV from 4:15pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream Czech Republic v Denmark online You can also live stream the match via ITV Hub on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Czech Republic v Denmark team news Czech Republic: Jan Boril is back from suspension, while Vladimir Darida missed the last-16 clash with Netherlands due to injury. Darida may return and Boril should come back into the XI. Tomas Holes should again play in the centre, with Tomas Soucek and Antonin Barak potentially ahead of him. Denmark: Daniel Wass and Yussuf Poulsen both missed the win over Wales and boss Kasper Hjulmand will need to decide whether or not to bring the pair back into the XI even if they are fit. Kasper Dolberg appears to have cemented his spot up front, while Denmark performed best against Wales when Andreas Christensen stepped up and moved into defensive midfield. Hjulmand will need to decide whether to start with three at the back or four. Czech Republic v Denmark odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Czech Republic (14/5) Draw (11/5) Denmark (11/10)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Our prediction: Czech Republic v Denmark The Danes have romped past both Russia and Wales over the last fortnight but Czech Republic have proven a much sturdier opposition to break down. Just ask Scotland, England and Croatia, never mind the Dutch! Czech Republic thrive in their midfield solidity that is driven by Soucek. It will be down to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to nullify the West Ham man and give the likes of Mikkel Damsgaard and Martin Braithwaite freedom to play forward. Defensively Denmark look solid and they’re unlikely to take risks here. It could therefore be a cagey game unless there is an early goal. Should that happen we could see end-to-end action. Our prediction: Czech Republic 1-3 Denmark (20/1 at bet365) Want more Euro 2020 content? We’ve got you covered – read on to find out every Euros winner throughout the history of the tournament, how many fans are attending Euro 2020 games this year, how VAR is being used at Euro 2020, if you can still get tickets to Euro 2020, or why Euro 2020 is not called Euro 2021. Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
What time is Belgium v Italy Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Belgium face Italy in a mouthwatering Euro 2020 quarter-final in Munich on Friday.
Belgium plough on with their Euro 2020 fixtures with hope growing that they can record their first piece of major international silverware in history this year ahead of their quarter-final clash with Italy. Roberto Martinez is sweating on the fitness of Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne who both picked up injuries during the Belgians' terrific 1-0 win over Portugal in the last round. Inter striker Romelu Lukaku is in hot form going into the game and will be determined to score the crucial goal tonight despite going up against the nation he plies his trade in. Italy have looked tight and organised throughout the tournament so far and will fancy their chances of making a real impact in the knockout stages. Tonight's clash will go a long way towards proving their title credentials. And whoever emerges victorious here will jet off to London for a crunch semi-final midway through next week. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Belgium v Italy on TV and online. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is Belgium v Italy on TV? Belgium v Italy will take place on Friday 2nd July 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? Belgium v Italy will kick off at 8pm. Knockout stage matches will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot. What TV channel is Belgium v Italy on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One from 7:30pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream Belgium v Italy online You can also live stream the match via BBC iPlayer on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Belgium v Italy team news Belgium: Martinez is sweating on the fitness of De Bruyne and Hazard. The Manchester City man twisted his ankle in the win over Italy, while Hazard appeared to pull a hamstring. If neither feature then Dries Mertens and Yannick Carrasco should come into the XI. Thorgan Hazard should get the nod again, while Romelu Lukaku will start up front. Italy: Giorgio Chiellini will hope to be fit but is carrying a thigh injury, while there is less optimism around Alessandro Florenzi’s availability. Mancini recycled his entire forward line against Austria and could well do the same again here. Federico Chiesa inspired their win when coming off the bench and could now get a start. Belgium v Italy odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Belgium (21/10) Draw (11/5) Italy (7/5)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Our prediction: Belgium v Italy Belgium held firm against Portugal despite a barrage of pressure from Cristiano Ronaldo and co. in Seville – and their defensive resolve will once again be tested here. Indeed, this could be as far as the Golden Generation get in this tournament. Italy have performed well at Euro 2020 and look fresh heading into this encounter. Mancini’s ability to freely change his forward line and not worsen their goalscoring chances is a gift many managers would love to have. Even with Hazard and De Bruyne this would be a tough game for Belgium. But without the star duo? It looks as though Italy will pinch this contest. Our prediction: Belgium 1-2 Italy (10/1 at bet365) Want more Euro 2020 content? We’ve got you covered – read on to find out every Euros winner throughout the history of the tournament, how many fans are attending Euro 2020 games this year, how VAR is being used at Euro 2020, if you can still get tickets to Euro 2020, or why Euro 2020 is not called Euro 2021. Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
What time is Switzerland v Spain Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Spain clash with Switzerland in Saint Petersburg for a crunch Euro 2020 quarter-final live on TV.
Spain enter the next of their Euro 2020 fixtures in buoyant mood following two rampant displays of attacking force in their last pair of outings. Luis Enrique's men have scored 10 goals in their last two games following a muted start to proceedings in the tournament, and now go up against Switzerland in the quarter-finals. They were made to sweat against Croatia in the Round of 16 as their 3-1 lead was chopped down to a 3-3 draw in the dying stages, but two goals in extra time saw Spain through. On the other hand, Switzerland did against France what Croatia could not achieve against Spain as they too forced extra time by coming back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3. The difference is that the Swiss held firm in the added half an hour and triumphed on penalties as Yann Sommer stopped Kylian Mbappe's effort to produce the shock of the tournament so far. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Switzerland v Spain on TV and online. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is Switzerland v Spain on TV? Switzerland v Spain will take place on Friday 2nd July 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? Switzerland v Spain will kick off at 5pm. Knockout stage matches will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot. What TV channel is Switzerland v Spain on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on ITV from 4:15pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream Switzerland v Spain online You can also live stream the match via ITV Hub on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. Switzerland v Spain team news Switzerland: Granit Xhaka is suspended for this clash after picking up two yellow cards already in the tournament. His absence breaks up the midfield partnership with Remo Freuler and Petkovic will have to decide whether to replace Xhaka like-for-like or switch his formation around. Xherdan Shaqiri should start, although he may miss out to Mario Gavranovic in the XI. Spain: Goalkeeper David De Gea will hope to be fit from injury to feature here after Unai Simon took his place for the Croatia game. Enrique should go 4-3-3 again with Morata leading the line. Expect Sarabia and Torres to keep their places also. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Switzerland v Spain odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Switzerland (9/2) Draw (11/4) Spain (4/6)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Our prediction: Switzerland v Spain Switzerland have been superb in this tournament but without the suspended Xhaka they may struggle to keep this impish Spain attack at bay. Indeed, with the likes of Torres and Pedri in the XI, Spain should create plenty of chances. The worry for Spain, however, is their defence. The three conceded at the hands of Croatia were alarming and Enrique has struggled (bar the routine Slovakia game) to hand his players attacking freedom without sacrificing defensive solidity in the process. It caused a stalemate against Sweden in their opening tie. Spain should pinch this game but it will likely be closer than the odds suggest. Don’t be surprised if Morata eventually takes a chance late on. Our prediction: Switzerland 0-1 Spain (13/2 at bet365) Want more Euro 2020 content? We’ve got you covered – read on to find out every Euros winner throughout the history of the tournament, how many fans are attending Euro 2020 games this year, how VAR is being used at Euro 2020, if you can still get tickets to Euro 2020, or why Euro 2020 is not called Euro 2021. Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
What channel is Sweden v Ukraine Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Sweden take on Ukraine in the last Euro 2020 Round of 16 tie on Tuesday evening.
Glasgow plays stage to what could be one of the most end-to-end Euro 2020 fixtures of the Round of 16 come Tuesday evening when Sweden and Ukraine rock up at Hampden Park. Neither country has reached the quarter-finals of a European Championship since at least 2004 and both will be delighted to have avoided one of the ‘bigger boys’ at this stage of the competition. Sweden won Group E that included Spain, Slovakia and Poland and played out one of the most entertaining games of the summer so far in their 3-2 triumph over the Poles to secure top spot. Ukraine, meanwhile, were two goals away from crashing out of the tournament altogether. They finished third in Group C and were the fourth-best third-place team in the competition. Nine years ago, Ukraine beat Sweden 2-1 at the Euros on their home soil, with Andriy Shevchenko – now the Ukraine manager – scoring both goals. Will they repeat the feat and advance to the quarters? Or will Sweden gain their revenge? RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Sweden v Ukraine on TV and online. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is Sweden v Ukraine on TV? Sweden v Ukraine will take place on Tuesday 29th June 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? Sweden v Ukraine will kick off at 8pm. Games throughout the knockout stage will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot. What TV channel is Sweden v Ukraine on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One from 7:30pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream Sweden v Ukraine online You can also live stream the match via BBC iPlayer on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. Sweden v Ukraine team news Sweden: No injuries for boss Janne Andersson means he could stick with the same XI that beat Poland so emphatically late on in Saint Petersburg. Alexander Isak should again start up top, while Robin Quaison was chosen over Marcus Berg to partner the young striker last time out. Whether Andersson sticks with a 4-4-2 formation or decides to shake things up remains to be seen. Ukraine: Oleksandr Zubkov lasted just 13 minutes against Netherlands before coming off with a calf injury and is unlikely to feature here. Denys Popov is also expected to miss the game. Mykola Shaparenko should start in Zubkov’s absence, with Oleksandr Zinchenko on the other side of the midfield. Marlos may also move back into the XI. Sweden v Ukraine odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Sweden (5/4) Draw (11/5) Ukraine (23/10)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Our prediction: Sweden v Ukraine Sweden have benefitted from attack-minded football this tournament and even when under pressure – such as against Spain in their opening game – they seemed undaunted by the challenge ahead. Ukraine, meanwhile, have appeared much leakier at the back and far less clinical going forward, even if arguably their individuals are better than Tuesday’s counterparts. This game could well be a close one but Sweden’s solidity in the middle of the park and link-up with the forward line should earn them safe passage into the quarters. Our prediction: Sweden 1-0 Ukraine (6/1 at bet365) Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
What time is England v Germany Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
England take on Germany at Wembley in a mouthwatering Euro 2020 last-16 clash on Tuesday afternoon.
England's eternal quest to bring the elusive 'It' home continues this evening with the toughest of their Euro 2020 fixtures so far: a pulse-quickening showdown against Germany at an increasingly full Wembley Stadium. Memories of the Three Lions' 1966 World Cup final triumph over West Germany are fading with multiple generations of fans yet to experience the rush of England lifting a trophy. Instead, the majority of England fans' memories of showpiece Germany games involve penalty-shootout defeats of the 1990s, a humbling loss to the Germans during the 2010 World Cup and post-game, ultra-defensive 'I knew it wasn't coming home anyway' stiff upper lips to mask the heartache beneath. Gareth Southgate will hope to chisel smiles on faces across the nation when the game kicks off today but he will be aware of the challenge that awaits. His team may be the only side at Euro 2020 not to concede but, even on a bad day, Germany are formidable opponents, particularly when it comes to knockout football. Dig out your shirt, fly your flag, slap on the face paint, whack on the TV, smash open a beverage of your choosing and soak it all up live on TV. This is the next instalment of England v Germany at major tournament finals and, bluntly, there is no excuse to avoid it. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch England v Germany on TV and online. Plus read more about the England v Germany predictions, including the probable starting XI. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is England v Germany on TV? England v Germany will take place today, Tuesday 29th June 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? England v Germany will kick off at 5pm. Games throughout the knockout stage will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot. What TV channel is England v Germany on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One from 4:30pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream England v Germany online You can also live stream the match via BBC iPlayer on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. England v Germany team news England: Gareth Southgate has plenty of options up front and is likely to stick with Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling as part of a new 3-4-3 system to curb Germany's threat. Kyle Walker is set to start as a third centre-back with Kieran Trippier coming in as a right wing-back. Saka is tipped to complete the front three, with Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice anchoring the midfield. Mason Mount is back in contention following his few days in COVID-19 isolation but is expected to be on the bench alongside Phil Foden and Jack Grealish. Germany: Jonas Hofmann (knee) and Lukas Klostermann (hamstring) are unlikely to feature here, while boss Joachim Low has a decision to make over Thomas Muller, who didn’t feature against Hungary because of a knee injury. Serge Gnabry should start up top with Leroy Sane and Havertz off the main man. We may see Chelsea’s Werner make an appearance off the bench, while Iklay Gundogan and Toni Kroos should anchor the midfield. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. England v Germany odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: England (6/4) Draw (11/5) Germany (19/10)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Our prediction: England v Germany England are likely to set out in a more defensive style than many fans would like, with three central defenders at the back plus Rice and Phillips in midfield. Going forward, with Kane managing just one shot on target all tournament, much of the attacking pressure may fall on Saka and Sterling’s shoulders. Thankfully for England, their defence is strong and Germany may struggle to break through, given form concerns of their own. The test will be on who commands that middle third and is able to dictate the tempo of the game to their team’s advantage. At Wembley and with spirits high, England can do this but it won’t necessarily be pretty. Indeed, we could be in for a tense affair where the Three Lions finally put their German hoodoo to bed in extra time. Our prediction: England 1-0 Germany AET (10/1 at bet365) Want more Euro 2020 content? We’ve got you covered – read on to find out every Euros winner throughout the history of the tournament, how many fans are attending Euro 2020 games this year, how VAR is being used at Euro 2020, if you can still get tickets to Euro 2020, or why Euro 2020 is not called Euro 2021. Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. 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What time is France v Switzerland Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
France and Switzerland clash in Bucharest for a mouthwatering Euro 2020 last-16 encounter.
France got the job done in the Euro 2020 group stages but they will hope to kick up a gear as their Euro 2020 fixtures enter the knockouts this week. Les Bleus looked functional as opposed to frightening in their opening trio of games. Their only victory came against Germany in the opening clash. France were held to a shock draw with Hungary, though they did spurn a number of chances to seize all three points in that one, while they closed out the group with a draw against now-eliminated Portugal. Switzerland are up next and they will be determined to make the most of their third-place qualification spot in the Round of 16. The Swiss are eyeing up the biggest result of the tournament so far but must perform better than their last brush with an elite team which ended in a 3-0 defeat to Italy in the group stages. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch France v Switzerland on TV and online. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is France v Switzerland on TV? France v Switzerland will take place on Monday 28th June 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? France v Switzerland will kick off at 8pm. Games throughout the knockout stage will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot. What TV channel is France v Switzerland on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on ITV from 7:15pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream France v Switzerland online You can also live stream the match via ITV Hub on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. France v Switzerland team news France: Lucas Digne is likely out of the tournament with a thigh injury, while left-back Lucas Hernandez has a knee issue. It means Adrien Rabiot may have to fill in once again. Boss Didier Deschamps could make further changes to this XI, with right-back Jules Kounde not guaranteed a start. However, Mbappe, Griezmann and Benzema will likely start in the forward three once again. Switzerland: There are no fresh injuries for the Swiss, who could remain the same as their last outing against Turkey. Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler are likely to remain in central midfield, with Shaqiri tasked with carrying the ball into dangerous positions. France v Switzerland odds In working partnership with Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: France (4/7) Draw (11/4) Switzerland (6/1)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Our prediction: France v Switzerland France looked deadly against Portugal last time out and their midfield of Kante and Pogba is likely to prove too strong for Switzerland on Monday night. Indeed, with the likes of Benzema and Mbappe capable of scoring from nowhere, the general consensus is that Les Bleus will cruise to a win here and book their place in the quarter-finals. Switzerland could pose a threat but the temptation to remain deep may hinder them. Shaqiri must ensure his set pieces are perfectly placed if the Swiss are to stand any chance of winning this one. Our prediction: France 2-0 Switzerland (6/1 at bet365) Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
Croatia v Spain Euro 2020 live stream, latest team news and what time does it start?
Spain seek to bypass a resurgent Croatia in this Euro 2020 last-16 encounter.
A resurgent Spain will take on Croatia in their next batch of Euro 2020 fixtures to be played in the Round of 16 this evening. Luis Enrique's men looked poor against Sweden and Ukraine as they scrambled to draw twice but his refreshed squad finally clicked into gear with a 5-0 thrashing of Slovakia in their latest outing. Spain's pre-tournament turbulence – the omission of stalwart Sergio Ramos and a positive COVID test among the camp – appears to have subsided and Enrique will now hope all focus can turn to his team's performances on the field. It's a similar story for Croatia, who started Group D in muted, tired fashion, but they proved their lethal force going forward against Scotland, while Luka Modric found his feet in the tournament during that encounter. This will be Spain’s first clash away from Seville at the Euros but Croatia will hope to send them home for good when the two sides meet in Copenhagen. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Croatia v Spain on TV and online. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is Croatia v Spain on TV? Croatia v Spain will take place on Monday 28th June 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? Croatia v Spain will kick off at 5pm. Games throughout the knockout stage will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot. What TV channel is Croatia v Spain on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on ITV from 4:15pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream Croatia v Spain online You can also live stream the match via ITV Hub on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. Croatia v Spain team news Croatia: There are no injury concerns for Croatia here but boss Zlatko Dalic may opt to change his XI around from that which beat Scotland. Modric will of course start in midfield but Ante Rebic, Andrej Kramaric and Josip Brekalo could all come back into the first team. Spain: There are no fresh injuries for Spain but Enrique will almost certainly switch his team around from the one that beat Slovakia 5-0 on Wednesday. Don’t be surprised if Torres, Rodri and Thiago Alcantara return to the XI. Adama Traore, however, is likely to remain on the bench. Croatia v Spain odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Croatia (9/2) Draw (11/4) Spain (4/6)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Our prediction: Croatia v Spain Croatia have blown hot and cold so far at Euro 2020 and could suffer against a Spain side that appeared to finally click against Slovakia last time out. Granted, Spain aren’t exactly turning many heads themselves and Croatia have enough firepower to blow any side away. Yet the momentum is certainly with Enrique’s men. This could be a tight encounter similar to the 0-0 draw Spain played out against Sweden in their first group game. But a late winner could well go La Roja’s way. Our prediction: Croatia 0-1 Spain (11/2 at bet365) Check out our full Croatia v Spain prediction, including the predicted result and starting XI. Want more Euro 2020 content? We’ve got you covered – read on to find out every Euros winner throughout the history of the tournament, how many fans are attending Euro 2020 games this year, how VAR is being used at Euro 2020, if you can still get tickets to Euro 2020, or why Euro 2020 is not called Euro 2021. Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
What channel is Netherlands v Czech Republic Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Netherlands face Czech Republic in the last-16 of Euro 2020 live from the Puskas Stadium in Budapest.
Denmark and Italy have already secured their Quarter-Final spots after victories in the round of 16 - but who'll be next to join them in the next stage of Euro 2020? The Netherlands will hope to keep the momentum flowing into their Euro 2020 Round of 16 clash with the Czech Republic when the two dark horses collide at the first hurdle of the knockout rounds. The Dutch entered the tournament with relatively low expectations but in a relatively favourable group, one that they demolished with ease across three games. They recorded three wins out of three – a feat also achieved by Italy and Belgium at Euro 2020 – with Memphis Depay looking sharp up top at the right time for his side. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic enjoyed a strong showing in Group D as they defeated Scotland with ease thanks to a deadly performance from breakout star of the tournament Patrik Schick. The striker has scored all three of his nation's goals so far and will be determined to power his side into the next round. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Netherlands v Czech Republic on TV and online. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is Netherlands v Czech Republic on TV? Netherlands v Czech Republic will take place on Sunday 27th June 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? Netherlands v Czech Republic will kick off at 5pm. Games throughout the knockout stage will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot. What TV channel is Netherlands v Czech Republic on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on ITV from 4:15pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream Netherlands v Czech Republic online You can also live stream the match via ITV Hub on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. Netherlands v Czech Republic team news Netherlands: Luuk de Jong is carrying a knee injury and may not feature here but apart from that Frank de Boer has a fully-fit squad to choose from. Wijnaldum will start in the middle, with Frenkie De Jong and Marten de Roon likely anchoring the midfield. Memphis Depay and Wout Weghorst should lead the line. Czech Republic: Jan Boril picked up two bookings in the group stage and so is suspended here but otherwise Jaroslav Silhavy has a fully-fit squad to choose from. Vladimir Darida should play behind lone striker Patrik Schick once again, while Tomas Soucek will marshal the midfield. Netherlands v Czech Republic odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Netherlands (4/6) Draw (3/1) Czech Republic (4/1)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Our prediction: Netherlands v Czech Republic The Czechs have fared well in this tournament but this may be the end of the road for Soucek, Schick and co. After all, for all their solidity in midfield and threat going forward, Czech Republic offered very little against England last time out. And the same could well be witnessed on Sunday when Netherlands come out looking to impose their game on their opponents. Wijnaldum should again run the show and find the likes of Denzel Dumfries and Patrick van Aanholt available in the wide positions. While the Dutch are unlikely to win Euro 2020, they should progress here. Our prediction: Netherlands 2-0 Czech Republic (15/2 at bet365) Want more Euro 2020 content? We’ve got you covered – read on to find out every Euros winner throughout the history of the tournament, how many fans are attending Euro 2020 games this year, how VAR is being used at Euro 2020, if you can still get tickets to Euro 2020, or why Euro 2020 is not called Euro 2021. Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
What channel is Belgium v Portugal Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Belgium and Portugal clash in a mouthwatering Euro 2020 last-16 encounter from Seville on Sunday evening.
The race for the Euro 2020 Quarter-Finals is on, with Denmark and Italy securing their places - but who could be next? As soon as the Euro 2020 Round of 16 draw was made, there was only one place our eyes drifted to: Belgium v Portugal. It's a show-stopping encounter worthy of the final but one of these pre-tournament favourites must be sent packing on Sunday evening. Belgium have warmed up nicely in the tournament with three wins from three thanks to Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne striking up a lethal partnership to fire their side through Group B. Roberto Martinez will be delighted to see his main men combine but will know that if there's one superstar who can win any knockout game single-handedly, it's Portuguese talisman Cristiano Ronaldo. The 36-year-old has showed signs of decline over the past year, but he has been scorching hot at Euro 2020 and leads the race for the Golden Boot with five strikes in three games – though three did come from the penalty spot. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Belgium v Portugal on TV and online. Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is Belgium v Portugal on TV? Belgium v Portugal will take place on Sunday 27th June 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? Belgium v Portugal will kick off at 8pm. Games throughout the knockout stage will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot. What TV channel is Belgium v Portugal on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on ITV from 7:15pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream Belgium v Portugal online You can also live stream the match via ITV Hub on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. Belgium v Portugal team news Belgium: Timothy Castagne is out after fracturing his eye socket in the group stage, while De Bruyne and Hazard are just about back to full fitness. Martinez has no other injury concerns and will likely start with Lukaku up top once again, with Hazard off the big man. A three-man defence is once again expected. Portugal: Nelson Semedo came off injured against France last time out and it is unclear if he will feature on Sunday evening. The usual forward line of Ronaldo, Jota and Silva will almost surely start, with Renato Sanches again expected to run the midfield lines. Belgium v Portugal odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Belgium (7/5) Draw (9/4) Portugal (2/1)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Our prediction: Belgium v Portugal Portugal certainly showed their mettle against France last time out to sneak through as Group F’s third-place team – but they should be no match for a Belgium side that is motoring away nicely right now. With Eden Hazard, De Bruyne and Lukaku providing the forward threat, this Portuguese defence that is protected by Danilo may well struggle. Indeed, while both teams will almost certainly get on the scoresheet in Seville, Belgium should eventually come out on top – even if it requires a late winner from a substitute. Our prediction: Belgium 2-1 Portugal (9/1 at bet365) Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
What channel is Italy v Austria Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Italy and Austria clash at Wembley in this Euro 2020 last-16 encounter.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Italy v Austria on TV and online. So far, after a string of unbroken wins (and a trio of clean sheets) Italy is looking like the team to beat at Euro 2020 – and as they take on Austria in the knockout stage Round of 16, they must be hoping that their winning streak will continue. The every-stylish Roberto Mancini will hope for another balanced display of both defensive grit and attacking force when they go into battle with Austria on Saturday evening. Austria overachieved expectations in the group after winning two games against Ukraine and North Macedonia, though they couldn't lay a glove on Netherlands. Four different goalscorers have found the net for the Austrians so far and they will need to figure out a way to crack Italy if they are to advance. But who will actually win? There's only one way to find out... Follow our dedicated Twitter page: @RadioTimesSport When is Italy v Austria on TV? Italy v Austria will take place on Saturday 26th June 2021. Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV. What time is kick-off? Italy v Austria will kick off at 8pm. Games throughout the knockout stage will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot. What TV channel is Italy v Austria on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One from 5:30pm. Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV. How to live stream Italy v Austria online You can also live stream the match via BBC iPlayer on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. Italy v Austria team news Italy: Giorgio Chiellini came off against Switzerland with a hamstring injury and missed the victory over Wales. The centre-back may not be risked here, so Alessandro Bastoni should start alongside Leonardo Bonucci. Alessandro Florenzi is unlikely to feature due to a calf injury. Don’t be surprised to see Marco Verratti again in midfield, with Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne and Domenico Berardi in the attacking positions. Austria: Christoph Baumgartner, Julian Baumgartlinger, Martin Hinteregger and Valentino Lazaro are all expected to miss this tie due to injury. Arnautovic should start up front with Sabitzer behind him. The boss may also choose to bring Stefan Ilsanker into the XI, and switch to three at the back with David Alaba the man in central defence. Italy v Austria odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Italy (9/20) Draw (16/5) Austria (7/1)* For all the latest Premier League odds and more, visit bet365 today and claim an opening account offer of ‘Up to £100 in Bet Credits**’, utilising the bonus code ‘RT365’. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Our prediction: Italy v Austria Austria opted for an attacking formation against Netherlands in the group stage and came up short despite their best efforts – and this could well be the case again on Saturday. For while the Austrians have pockets of brilliance within the squad, Italy are proving to be a well-rounded side with excellence throughout. The return of Verratti in central midfield not only provides extra defensive cover but also frees up more players to bomb forwards. Roberto Mancini may be wary of keeping his players fresh but even if he does tinker with his squad there should be no issue with the Italians winning this one. Our prediction: Italy 2-0 Austria (11/2 at bet365) Want more Euro 2020 content? We’ve got you covered – read on to find out every Euros winner throughout the history of the tournament, how many fans are attending Euro 2020 games this year, how VAR is being used at Euro 2020, if you can still get tickets to Euro 2020, or why Euro 2020 is not called Euro 2021. Check out our relaunched Football Times podcast featuring special guests, FPL tips and match previews available on Apple / Spotify For the full breakdown of what games are coming up check out our Euro 2020 fixtures on TV guide. If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.