The Open will NOT show any World Cup action at Royal Birkdale even if England reach the final - with a decision to be made if tee-times on Sunday are tweaked too

Despite England's potential advancement to the World Cup final, the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale will remain a football-free zone this weekend, with officials choosing not to display any World Cup action. This decision underscores the tournament's focus on golf, ensuring that attendees' experience isn't disrupted by external sports events. The move also highlights the importance of maintaining the primary focus on the golf competition, even for a nation as football-crazed as England. The tournament officials are also considering adjustments to tee-times on Sunday to accommodate any scheduling conflicts.