As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, there is still no clear replacement for "Sports Twitter", which was a perfect second-screen experience during live events (Andrew Webster/The Verge)

Jun 14, 2026 - 07:10
Updated: 4 days ago
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Spectators watching a live soccer match while using smartphones to follow real-time updates.

Andrew Webster / The Verge:
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, there is still no clear replacement for “Sports Twitter”, which was a perfect second-screen experience during live events  —  The current landscape of social media networks just isn't the same for big moments like this.

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