About this episode

The episode explores the experiences of blind and partially sighted football fans during the World Cup 2026.

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year’s World Cup tournament, RNIB’s Telephone ‘Football Focus’ group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

People in this episode

Host: Neil Atkinson

Topics covered

• blind football fans
• World Cup
• sports commentary
• community engagement
• football

Keywords

• blind football fans
• World Cup 2026
• RNIB
• sports commentary
• football focus

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