ITV FIFA World Cup 2026 viewers lodge similar complaint over live coverage

Football fans complained about ITV’s picture quality and streaming problems during the Netherlands vs Japan match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

fifa world cup 2026 Viewers made similar comments about ITV’s live coverage within moments of the Sunday broadcast starting.

football supporter They lodged similar complaints while preparing to watch the Netherlands vs Japan match on Sunday (June 14) night.

The clash, held at the AT&T Stadium, started at 9 pm UK time and 4 pm USA time. Coverage is being provided by FOX in the US itv1 In the UK, streaming is available through Fox One and ITVX respectively.

Japan entered the competition in excellent form, having won their last six matches, including impressive wins over Brazil and England.

In contrast, the Netherlands remain tournament favorites despite suffering a major injury to creative midfielder Xavi Simmons and managing only one win from their most recent three fixtures, reports mirror.

Nevertheless, just moments after the match started, disappointed fans approached Ax to express their dissatisfaction on ITV’s live broadcast.

One supporter fumed: “Can we ban ITV from showing the World Cup? And give it all to the BBC? Constant poor quality, cut outs, app closures, ITV X sucks.”

Another agreed: “Watching the #WorldCup on @BBC Beautiful UHD quality streaming, @ITV feels like I’m playing 90s #SensibleSoccer, awesome. And with those Dutch kits, it’s all blurry!”.

A third contributed: “This is not worth watching on my set. No problems with any other ITV games so far tonight.”

Another viewer said, “The picture quality on ITV for the World Cup is terrible. I swear I’m watching Pro-Ivo football.”

Still, the broadcast didn’t displease everyone, as some supporters were thrilled with the coverage, with one viewer writing, “Hats off to @ITV for the #WorldCup coverage.” “I agree,” another simply wrote.

Laura Woods began the match’s commentary, telling the audience, “The transition is complete, and now we head to the Lone Star State and the home of the Dallas Cowboys for our next live game.

“Like dark horses, Japan and the Netherlands face off in Texas.” He then added, “This is not Japan’s first rodeo, but the Dutch will be motivated to end their unwanted record as three-time runner-up.”