The World Cup accounted for more than a third — 34 percent — of all hours streamed on BBC iPlayer during the final week of the group stage. BBC Sport's Football Daily visualised podcast surpassed two million streams during the group stages, while the broadcaster has accumulated 889 million video views across social media throughout the tournament.
A late night for England fans
England now face Mexico in the round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Monday. The match is scheduled for 01:00 BST, presenting a challenge for families with school-age children.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel addressed the dilemma after the DR Congo victory, offering a straightforward verdict:
