ITV And BBC Sign New World Cup Deals

Last updated : 08 June 2014 By ITV

ITV and BBC have signed a new deal with FIFA to broadcast the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2022 FIFA World Cup across TV, radio and online.

Both television companies will have the rights to show matches including the final on free to air broadcasting platforms as well as via the radio and online.

Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport said in a press statement: "The excitement building on the eve of this summer's tournament in Brazil demonstrates how the FIFA World Cup offers a shared, collective experience for people across the UK. So we're thrilled to be able to look forward to bringing the next two World Cups free to air to viewers in 2018 and 2022."