World Cup final watched by 15.8m people on BBC

Spain's victory in Sunday's World Cup final attracts a peak audience of 15.8 million on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

BBC’s work-from-home World Cup a wasted opportunity

There was delight – and no little relief – at the BBC after the television ratings for the World Cup final came through.

‘It was crap’: Wayne Rooney’s candour helps BBC in World Cup final TV battle

BBC scored a late goal in head-to-head with ITV over the World Cup by being in the stadium for the final

Wayne Rooney's 5-word review of World Cup final halftime show leaves BBC anchors speechless

Soccer legend Wayne Rooney issued a five-word review of the World Cup Final halftime show -- and it left BBC anchors speechless. On Sunday, the English former professional athlete, 40, shared his reaction live on BBC Sport following halftime performances by Madonna,

BBC claims World Cup advert boosted TV licence sales

The BBC has claimed TV licence sales have increased as a result of a World Cup advertising campaign that was described as “tone-deaf”.