Fans who missed the World Cup final still have a way to catch up without learning the result first. Coverage highlighted that a full-match replay would be available in a spoiler-free format, letting viewers watch Spain’s meeting with Argentina in New York as if it were live.

The replay option is aimed at people who could not see the game when it happened, whether they were working, travelling or asleep. In addition to the full match, free online highlights were also mentioned for anyone who wants a quicker recap instead of watching the entire final.

A key part of the appeal is that the replay is presented without giving away the score beforehand. That makes it a useful option for supporters trying to avoid social media updates, notifications and headlines before sitting down to watch the match on their own schedule.

According to the report, the BBC is the place offering the spoiler-free full-game replay. For viewers looking for a way to watch the World Cup final after the event, that provides a simple route to either the complete match or shorter highlight coverage online.