Football-free zone: Wimbledon extends World Cup screening ban to players’ lounge
Wimbledon has extended its ban on World Cup screenings to the players' lounge, All-England Club chief Sally Bolton confirmed. Fans must watch matches on their phones as no big screens will display the tournament. This Wimbledon coincides with 17 World Cup matches, but Bolton stated that players have not requested to avoid scheduling conflicts.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 12:15 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 12:30 UTC
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