December/January 2026
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Sony 65” BRAVIA 8 II 4K Ultra HD OLED HDR Smart TV
Featuring AI Sound Control technology, it’ll be possible for viewers to watch their matches without commentary. A single command, ‘Mute the commentator!’ on a compatible 2026 Samsung screen will instantly remove all but crowd and game noises. Want to switch back? Just ask the TV to ‘Reset Sound’. ERT has seen demos of this novel feature working in Samsung HQ Korea, and it’s remarkably effective, muting commentator chat cleanly and effectively, without impacting any of the live game ambiance. Alternatively, viewers can mute said
background noise to better focus on the commentary - a trick that may well also appeal to those buyers who struggle to discern dialogue. Interestingly, Sony actually touted something very similar with a Football mode on its BDV- N7100W 4K and 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, way back in 2013. This too allowed
Samsung Micro RGB TV
users to mute dull commentaries, although it had to rely on a clever algorithm to achieve what AI now finds so straightforward. AI built into the Tizen Smart OS also lends itself to other benefits, including pre-match analysis and team breakdowns, and even predictions as to how individual players will perform. Vision AI Companion will be available across a range of screen technologies, covering different price points and screen sizes, including Micro RGB. OLED, Neo QLED, Mini LED, and AI enabled UHD TVs.
Hisense shoots and scores
Hisense has long aligned itself with football, and its current U7Q Pro series continues that tradition. Available in screen sizes up to a crowd-pleasing 100 inches, this Mini LED line is a tempting proposition for buyers who want scale without ultra-premium pricing.
The set looks smart, with a slim bezel and comes with a solar-powered remote control making it an easy win with environmentally minded buyers. Built-in Freely also means the screen works just as well in rooms without an aerial - giving buyers absolute freedom when it comes to installation - while an integrated FIFA Club World 2025 app reinforces its football credentials. The U7Q Pro’s Mini-LED Pro backlight, combined with Quantum Dot colour and full-array local dimming, delivers the sort of brightness live sport thrives on. The set’s contrast performance is top notch, with the TV adjusting to ambient lighting automatically. This is significant. As the 2026 World Cup is being hosted
across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, matches will be played across four North American time zones. For UK viewers, this creates a huge spread of kick-off times. According to TNT Sports, matches will
broadcast from 5pm to 5am UK time, which means a large number will be played during bright summer evenings. High brightness and good contrast are well worth stressing. Of course, not every football fan will be chasing stadium scale when it comes to screen sizes. For dens, studies or family escape rooms, Panasonic’s 48-inch Z90B OLED warrants a strong recommendation. It’s a model that trades outlandish size for polish and poise. While this 48-incher doesn’t use the brighter OLED EX panel found in larger Z90B variants, Panasonic’s processing does a lot of commendable heavy lifting. The result is a picture that’s nuanced and well balanced, even during frantic action. >>
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