Google adds World Cup TV guide, Gemini voice controls and YouTube football‑ball play button

Google TV has introduced a dedicated Sports page that aggregates live World Cup matches, highlights and post‑game analysis, linking to sources such as Tubi, FOX One and YouTube. The interface also notes that some streams may require a subscription and advises users to check time zones and microphone permissions.

On select TCL television models sold in the United States, the Gemini AI assistant now supports voice commands to adjust picture mode, volume and other settings while watching the tournament. Users must install the latest system update and enable the microphone for the feature to work.

YouTube has deployed a subtle Easter egg for World Cup‑related content: the standard red play button is replaced by a football icon on videos from official partners like FIFA and beIN SPORTS France. The change is not applied universally and appears only on partner channels that have rights to share match highlights, reflecting the platform’s agreement with FIFA to host limited World Cup footage.