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Wimbledon has chosen not to show World Cup games on its venue screens, but spectators are still following the tournament on personal devices, leading to unexpected cheers being mistaken for points and players swapping stories about the football competition.
Security personnel, spectators and even top athletes are caught up in the football frenzy, revealing how deeply ingrained the sport is in English culture, even during the prestigious Wimbledon tournament.
Wimbledon will not show World Cup matches on its big screens, including in the players’ lounge, as confirmed by chief executive Sally Bolton. Fans can watch on their phones, but phone use is discouraged in the Royal Box. There are 17 World Cup matches overlapping with Wimbledon, but no players have requested to avoid scheduling conflicts. Novak Djokovic recalled a past incident where fans watched England’s Euro 2024 match on their phones during his match.