German TV offers alternative films for World Cup viewers

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup matches, German broadcasters suggested programming for audiences uninterested in football. VOX scheduled a repeat of the 1989 James Bond film “License to Kill” at 20:15, while SAT.1 aired the animated feature “Ferdinand – Go Bullish!” at the same time. The ZDF channel planned live coverage of the German national team’s match against the Ivory Coast, following earlier games between the Netherlands and Sweden. The recommendations highlighted the James Bond plot involving Timothy Dalton’s agent seeking revenge on drug boss Sanchez, and the family‑friendly story of a peaceful bull named Ferdinand.