Google Search can help you make sure you don’t miss any FIFA World Cup matches you want to see from November 20th to December 18th. If you Google “World Cup,” you’ll now see a dedicated section at the top with a list of upcoming matches, their dates, and your local time.
You can set up notifications for specific teams on mobile, either through a browser or the Google app, by tapping the “bell” icon in the top right corner of the screen and then selecting the squad you want to follow. You’ll also be able to keep track of the score in real time wherever you are by tapping on the match you’re watching.
- Google Messages updates include iOS reactions and YouTube embeds.
- Google’s News Showcase program is now available in France.
Notifications don’t seem to be available for desktop, but the dedicated Google panel for the World Cup will show you in-depth stats and win probabilities across devices. When the games begin, you’ll also be able to watch recap videos from FIFA+, the association’s streaming service, and official broadcasters that include the BBC directly on the results page. Plus, you’ll be able to play with or against fellow fans in a multiplayer game, wherein you can pick your side for a real match and score virtual goals for them.
Google is also launching a label for businesses that can help you find a venue showing the games. For the upcoming matches, you simply have to type in “Where to watch the world cup near me?” Rather watch alone? You can also do that via YouTube TV, which will give you access to the live matches on FOX and FS1, or on Telemundo for Spanish-language broadcasts. If you have a Wear OS device, you can ask Google through your wearable to set match reminders for you and then view them all in the Agenda app. And in case you can’t get enough of everything football, the tech giant is also launching a new row on Google TV’s For You tab that showcases FIFA content and highlights.
