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BBC and ITV at risk of losing World Cup rights as government steps in to protect highlights

BBC and ITV at risk of losing World Cup rights as government steps in to protect highlights
Daily Mirror Monday 22 June 2026, 14:27 UTC By [email protected] (Kasra Moradi) 1 min read
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A huge proposed legislation change could protect how we watch the World Cup in the UK

A huge proposed legislation change could protect how we watch the World Cup in the UK
ITV (ORG) World Cup (EVENT) the World Cup (EVENT) UK (LOCATION)
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