The FIFA World Cup in Brazil is one of the most anticipated sporting events in four years. That is why many TV channels around the world broadcast the World Cup games in full. In Russia, football battles are broadcast on four channels.
The main TV channels broadcasting matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil are “First”, “Russia 1”, “Russia 2” and “Sport 1”.
During the group stage matches in Brazil, there are three to four meetings a day. All matches can be seen live on the all-Russian TV channels "First" and "Russia 1". The broadcast time may not be very convenient for residents of Russia due to the difference with Brazilian time. Thus, broadcasts of the first matches of the group stage begin at 19:45 Moscow time. Most often, these matches are shown on the Russia 1 TV channel. The next games take place in Brazil later, which means that in Russia they are broadcast at night.
The second matches of the group stage start at 23:00 Moscow time. These broadcasts are often shown by the "First" TV channel. And the third game starts at two o'clock Moscow time. TV channels "Russia 1" and "First" can broadcast the games in turn. On every game day, you need to look at the TV program in order to know which of the Russian channels will show this or that game.
It must be said that replays of matches are provided for people who cannot watch the games live. They are shown by the sports TV channel "Russia 2", starting in the morning. Matches can follow one after the other throughout the day. Therefore, any football fan will be able to watch the match he is interested in.
There is also a TV channel that broadcasts the World Cup games in Brazil - "Sport 1". On this channel, you can watch both live broadcasts at the specified time, and replays of the matches the next day.
The World Cup is very well covered by Russian football commentators. During the break, you can see reviews and previews of the next games on the Russia 2 and Sport 1 TV channels. In addition, special football programs can be watched on the First Channel.
The playoff matches will be broadcasted live on the same TV channels.
