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Oliver King

Why League One and League Two are playing during World Cup but Premier League isn't

With the World Cup kicking off this weekend, fans of clubs in League One and League Two will still be able to obtain their weekly football fix despite the ongoing tournament in Qatar.

The European top leagues are taking a break as footballing stars travel from across the world to the Middle East to compete for the most prestigious prize in football.

In England, Premier League and Championship football will be put on hold, however EFL action from the third and fourth tiers continues during the duration of the tournament.

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