ITV temporarily abandons planned World Cup studio arrangements as severe weather disrupts operations in New York ahead of France’s match against Morocco. Multiple reports say the broadcaster’s on-air team, including presenter Laura Woods and colleagues, was set up for the tournament with studio coverage based in the United States. The change comes after storms hit New York, forcing ITV to adjust its logistics and production location.
The outlets also note that ITV’s summer tournament coverage from the United States has been praised, particularly in comparison with the BBC’s approach, which is described as broadcasting from Manchester. While the reports focus on the immediate need for ITV to step back from the New York-based studio plan due to weather, they do not provide detailed information about alternative arrangements beyond the fact that the studio setup is abandoned or adjusted for the upcoming game.
Overall, the reports converge on the same point: New York storm conditions affect ITV’s World Cup broadcast plans, leading to a revised studio plan for the France–Morocco clash.
