A nice free upgrade is arriving today on Fire TV devices that should help boost the experience when tuning in to the World Cup. This global football tournament kicks off today, June 11, and there’s a smart way to make sure you don’t miss any of the on-pitch action. Amazon says Fire TV customers can easily watch live FIFA World Cup content via their preferred service provider such as BBC or ITV.

That’s not all. Free content, including highlights and expert commentary, will also be available throughout the tournament for Fire TV customers in the UK and Germany. That means it will be quick and easy to catch up with any moments that might have been missed.

Along with instant access to winning goals and penalty shootouts, Amazon is also making it easier to find fixtures, news and updates via simple Alexa voice commands.

“Customers can ask Alexa+ at any time to get player and team updates—such as goal tallies, match locations, kickoff times, or teams performance stats—access highlights or help them get in the tournament spirit,” Amazon explained.

Here are some things to try. Just ask…

“Alexa, when is Argentina’s first FIFA World Cup match?”

“Alexa, which team has scored the most FIFA World Cup goals ever?”

“Alexa, what are the chances the U.S. is going to make it to the knockout round?”

“Alexa, show me soccer movies to get me ready for the FIFA World Cup.”

“Fire TV is bringing soccer fans around the world unique viewing experiences to their screens at home,” Amazon’s Isaac Schultz explained.

“With 48 teams, 104 matches, and three host nations, this is the biggest FIFA World Cup™ ever—and Fire TV is making sure customers don’t miss a single goal.”

It’s not just Amazon releasing updates in time for the World Cup.

Sky has confirmed the release of a blockbuster free upgrade, with the firm bringing a new feature to some customers called “Real Time”. This basically reduces the latency when streaming live sports, that’s something that has been a major frustration of watching things such as football in the past. For those not aware, most live streams – via services such as BBC iPlayer and ITVX – are often up to 40 seconds behind terrestrial and satellite feeds.

“Sky is launching Real Time, a new feature for Sky Glass and Stream, powered by Sky OS,” Sky said in an email sent to Express.co.uk.

“It brings live sport closer to the moment by reducing latency between the live action and what viewers see on screen.

“Available on select live sports, including the World Cup on BBC and ITV, Real Time helps fans follow matches with less lag and fewer spoilers”

Here’s how to switch it on

Select the Real Time option on screen during supported live sports to adjust the stream. Real Time is available on Sky Glass and Sky Stream via the opt-in button or via the dedicated channels:

BBC One HD RT – EPG number 926-944 (depending on region)

ITV1 HD RT – EPG channel 945

ITV4 HD RT – EPG channel 946