The BBC has confirmed it is the exclusive broadcaster for the World Cup bronze final between England and France on Saturday, with households warned they risk a £1,000 fine if they watch without a valid TV licence.
The match kicks off at 10pm BST and will also be available via the BBC Sport website's 3D experience, offering viewers control over camera angles, real-time tactics, and player statistics.
Licence fee warning
Viewers without a TV licence face a hefty penalty of £1,000 for tuning in. TV Licensing, which enforces the fee, stated: "All our visiting officers have access to this database. This means they can check if you have a licence or not. If you tell us that you do not need a TV Licence, our officers may still visit you to confirm this."
The annual licence fee costs £180 per household. During some World Cup matches, a QR code appeared on screen reminding viewers to buy a licence.
England and France's path to the bronze match
England reached the third-place playoff after a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. Anthony Gordon gave the Three Lions an early lead, but goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez in the last 10 minutes of normal time secured Argentina's victory.
France also lost their semi-final 2-0 to Spain, despite being considered favourites for the trophy under manager Didier Deschamps.
BBC's licence fee challenges
The BBC faces its own difficulties, with approximately 500,000 households cancelling their licences last year. The corporation continues to remind viewers of their legal obligation to hold a licence when watching live broadcasts.
