Domestic leagues will soon begin a month-long hiatus as 32 countries are set to compete for the 2022 World Cup. The tournament gets underway on Sunday, November 20 when hosts Qatar face Ecuador.
England begin their World Cup campaign the following day against Iran and are set for a feisty reunion with the United States of America four days later. The Three Lions complete their group stage fixtures against Wales on Tuesday, November 29.
Supporters watching from home will be able to see all three of England's group fixtures on terrestrial TV, with the BBC airing the opening fixture against Iran and the final group stage match with Wales, while ITV, who were said to have had the first pick, will provide coverage of the game against the USA.
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Despite securing two group fixtures, the BBC would potentially have to wait until the semi-final for another Three Lions fixture, with ITV being the broadcasters who would air both the last-16 and quarter final fixtures if England were to reach those stages of the competition.
ITV will also show the USA's match against Wales while ITV secured rights to the heavyweight group E clash between Germany and Spain.
The BBC's head of TV Sport Phillip Burnie said: "We are very excited about our selection of matches. We have two England group games - their opening group game with Iran and then the enticing match-up against Wales - as well as the heavyweight clash between Spain and Germany.
Niall Sloane, ITV's director of sport, said: "The World Cup is now in focus and we’re delighted to be able to bring viewers coverage of what promises to be some of the standout games of the tournament across ITV channels and our new free streaming service ITVX, which launches this autumn."
England group stage fixtures
England vs Iran 1pm BBC
England vs USA 7pm ITV
Wales vs England 7pm BBC
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