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BBC criticised for plan to cover some World Cup 2026 games remotely
- BBC weighs remote coverage from Salford for some World Cup 2026 games to reduce costs.
- The 2026 World Cup will be hosted across the US, Canada and Mexico with an expanded 48-team format.
- Insiders say the BBC faces high costs even for commentators in stadiums, prompting remote options.
- BBC plans to keep major matches covered from the US with in-person staff for home nations.
- The plan aligns with broader changes as licence fee income has declined since 2010.
- Lineker-related coverage shifts to Netflix for a daily World Cup podcast from New York.
- Gary Lineker left the BBC earlier this year but remains a high-profile figure linked to World Cup coverage.
- Netflix will host Lineker’s podcast from New York during the tournament.
- The Guardian notes the World Cup will kick off with complex scheduling including late BST times.
- The plan faces questions about how broadcasters will staff all games if some are remote.
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