After weeks of thrilling games, magnificent goals and shocking upsets, the final of the 2022 World Cup is finally here.
Broadcasting the game is a big deal, with each final consistently becoming one of the most-watched sporting events ever and hundreds of millions of people around the world tuning in.
Over half a billion people watched France beat Croatia in the final in Russia four years ago, while FIFA reported over a billion people watched the 2014 final between Germany and Argentina.
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In the UK, over 20 million people watched the final in 2014, although this did drop significantly to 11.4 million people four years later after England crashed out in the semi-finals.
BBC and ITV have both provided extensive coverage of the tournament in Qatar so far, but which channel has the honour of hosting the biggest game of them all? Here's everything you need to know.
Is the World Cup final on BBC or ITV?
Both BBC and ITV have provided extensive coverage of the World Cup so far, generally taking it in turns to broadcast group games and the knockout stages.
For the first time this tournament, however, both channels will broadcast the same game, with the World Cup final being shown live on BBC One and ITV1 on Sunday, December 18.
The game kicks off at 3pm.
What about live streaming?
The World Cup final can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and ITV X.
Who is commentating on the World Cup final for BBC and ITV?
Guy Mowbray is expected to be behind the microphone alongside Jermaine Jenas, while Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon are set to be on commentary duties for ITV'S coverage of the final.
Who is presenting?
ITV's coverage of the final will be presented by Mark Pougatch, while Gary Lineker will front the game for the BBC.
Pougatch will be joined in the studio by Ian Wright, Gary Neville and Roy Keane, with Laura Woods and Karen Carney pitchside. Sam Matterface is on commentary duties once again, with Lee Dixon and Ally McCoist joining him.
Meanwhile, the BBC have Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Pablo Zabaleta as pundits, with Kelly Somers, Alex Scott and Laura Georges pitchside. Guy Mowbray is behind the mic.
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