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BBC Sport App Adds Lock-Screen Scores, 3D World Cup Experience

6/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

BBC Sport launched new app features for the 2026 World Cup, including lock-screen live scores that update throughout the 90 minutes and beyond.
A 3D Experience by Immersiv.io debuted for Canada’s opening match against Bosnia & Herzegovina on 12 June 2026 at 20:00 BST.
The update adds a predictor game with a signed-football prize, daily quizzes, a “Guess the World Cup Star” game, short-form video, full-match replays on iPlayer and a no-spoilers highlights page.

History

Historical Context

After EA secured FIFA’s World Cup licence in 1997 and issued a standalone 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil game in April, FIFA launched its first official mobile app on 12 July 2014 during the Brazil tournament. The app, built with Sony Mobile, offered live scores and video highlights, echoing the shift from console-only releases to 203 national-team digital experiences.

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Story summary

BBC Sport launched new app features for the 2026 World Cup, including lock-screen live scores that update throughout the 90 minutes and beyond.
A 3D Experience by Immersiv.io debuted for Canada’s opening match against Bosnia & Herzegovina on 12 June 2026 at 20:00 BST.
The update adds a predictor game with a signed-football prize, daily quizzes, a “Guess the World Cup Star” game, short-form video, full-match replays on iPlayer and a no-spoilers highlights page.

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