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Your ‘Live’ World Cup Broadcast Is Not Really Live

Everyone is watching the goals after they happen, and some get them significantly faster.

Updated July 18, 2026 Source: The New York Times 1 min read

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Your ‘Live’ World Cup Broadcast Is Not Really Live — The New York Times

Everyone is watching the goals after they happen, and some get them significantly faster.

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