Ofcom has published guidance aimed at reducing the delay viewers experience when watching the World Cup. The advice focuses on how to choose viewing options that minimise latency, so that viewers see match events closer to real time and can reduce instances where neighbours or other devices appear to be ahead. The guidance also addresses streaming through public catch-up services, warning that some viewers may experience additional delay when using certain platforms associated with iPlayer and ITVX. The aim of the Ofcom materials is to help audiences understand that different delivery methods—such as broadcast viewing versus on-demand or online streams—can have different levels of time lag. Viewers are encouraged to follow the Ofcom recommendations for the lowest possible delay. The reports do not indicate that Ofcom is changing any broadcast schedules, but rather providing consumer-facing information about how to select services that reduce latency during live coverage.