ARD and ZDF have announced which of the upcoming World Cup round of 16 matches they will broadcast. After the German elimination, which was watched by an average of 17.4 million viewers on Thursday, the broadcasters are still hoping for lively interest in the controversial tournament in Qatar.
The round of 16 between defending champions France and Poland can be seen on ZDF on December 4th. Ex-Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski (34) and his teammates are dealing with the star ensemble around PSG attacker Kylian Mbappé (23). The Polish goalkeeper from FC Augsburg, Rafal Gikiewicz (35), will be available as an additional expert in the ZDF studio.
On December 5 at 4 p.m., ZDF will also show Japan versus Croatia, and at 8 p.m. the broadcaster will broadcast the match between the winner of group G and the runner-up from group H. Groups G and H will be played on December 2 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m Clock played out. Portugal with superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (37) and Brazil with top scorer Richarlison (25) will definitely advance, but have not yet been determined as group winners.
Lionel Messi's (35) Argentines meet the underdog from Australia on December 3 at 8 p.m. and ARD will broadcast live. The multiple world footballer Messi, who has won everything in his career at club level, will probably make his last attempt at the trophy at this World Cup.
On 6 December, Morocco vs. Spain will also be broadcast on the channel at 4pm, and at 8pm the Group H winners will play live in the first against the Group G runners-up.
Anyone who wants to follow the games between the Netherlands and the USA on December 3 at 4 p.m. and between England and Senegal on December 4 at 8 p.m. will not be able to avoid the Magenta TV streaming service. In return, subscribers can also see all other games via the provider.
After narrowly losing the 2021 European Championship final against Italy, England is now eager for the World Cup. The squad around BVB star Jude Bellingham (19) completed the group phase unbeaten, the euphoria in the country is correspondingly high.
