A broadcasting deal has finally been agreed to show the upcoming Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand with the BBC and ITV set to spearhead the UK’s coverage.
Bitter negotiations have been ongoing for the last few weeks with concerns growing that the tournament would be left without a broadcaster. FIFA president Gianni Infantino had suggested that a European TV blackout could have been brought into force.
It was suggested that broadcasters had only offered $1m-$10m (£800,000-£8m) for the rights, compared with $100m-$200m for the men's tournament. However, it now appears that both parties have found an agreement.
