The report says the BBC will show 54 matches, while ITV will carry 51. Both broadcasters are expected to screen the final, meaning the combined total reaches 105 broadcast slots for 104 unique fixtures.
The split gives the BBC a narrow three-match advantage, but the overall balance ensures both networks remain central throughout the tournament. Neither broadcaster would be limited to a handful of headline games.
The 104-match programme would make this the biggest World Cup yet. With the tournament lasting just over five weeks, viewers can expect a constant run of live football across the group stage and knockout rounds.
The schedule is expected to cover the group stage, last 32, last 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals before the final. That expanded route creates more opportunities for smaller nations and more daily decisions for broadcasters selecting priority fixtures.
The key benefit is access. Supporters in the UK would be able to watch every match live on free-to-air television, rather than needing multiple subscription packages to follow the tournament in full.
The shared final is also significant. While BBC and ITV will divide most of the schedule, both are expected to carry the closing match, giving the decisive fixture the broadest possible reach.
The next storyline will be the match-by-match allocation. Once the fixture guide is confirmed, viewers will know which network has the biggest group games, knockout ties and potential tournament-defining clashes.