One of the best TVs for watching soccer is the Sony Bravia XR A90J OLED TV. For the ultimate World Cup experience, you should go for the majestic-looking 83-inch model. However, for the ultimate experience, you have to pay a premium price. Although, don’t fret because it's also available in smaller sizes for those considering a little cost-cutting.

This TV features Sony's unprecedented Cognitive Processor XR that detects, analyzes, and adjusts the focal point on the screen to deliver the ultimate picture. It also examines the audio and, along with the Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology, effectively turns the screen into a giant speaker and produces an immersive sound akin to actually being at the stadium. With most of the focus going to be on players like Ronaldo, experiencing the roaring crowd encouraging him to display his array of skills will keep you and your buddies absorbed in the action.

It generates a broader range of natural colors than most TVs can accommodate, thanks to the XR Triluminos Pro and XR OLED Contrast Pro technologies. Meanwhile, the TV’s intelligent motion processing, 120Hz refresh rate, and prompt response time guarantee you won’t lose wingers and inside-forwards like Messi in a blur of pace and skill.

The peak brightness of this TV is only at a decent level, so ensure you are in a dimmed room when watching the games. However, it does have excellent reflection handling, and your guests watching from the side of the room can enjoy a wide-angle view of consistent and glare-free images.

Thanks to all the features mentioned and an input lag as low as 8.5ms, it also makes an excellent TV for gaming sessions sandwiched between matches. You and your buddies can have your own mini World Cup on FIFA to keep the entertainment going throughout the day.

One of the main benefits of the LG evo C2 series is that it’s up to 20 percent brighter than other OLED TVs. This increase is thanks to LG's new evo panel, making it a great choice if you want an OLED TV but know you will watch the world cup in a bright environment. Add to this the TV's excellent reflective capability, and you have an OLED where you don't need to worry as much about drawing the blinds during the afternoon matches.

You can easily follow fast attacks and powerful shots from distance thanks to its quick response time and 120Hz refresh rate. You also won't need to worry about the shy neighbor you don't really know sitting near the door. They will still get a clear and consistent picture due to the TV’s excellent wide-viewing angle. Images are enhanced even further with the updated Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro making the dynamic range better than ever.

Audio-wise, you also get a sound quality comparable to Dolby Atmos, which makes you feel you are a part of the crowd. In fact, it feels so real that you may even worry about the opposition attacker hearing the insults you shout to him from your couch.

With excellent response times, wide color variations, and outstanding dynamic ranges, OLEDs are the best choice for watching sports. However, QLEDs are an excellent alternative at a more budget price.

With the Hisense U6G, you have to make a trade-off on great viewing angles, which may be a problem if you have a crowded living room on World Cup Final Day. However, a smaller group of buddies sipping beer on the couch in front of the TV will still have an excellent experience. Additionally, you will get better peak brightness in SDR, and glare won’t be an issue thanks to its superb reflection handling. Lower resolution is also upscaled well, so games broadcast on cable will look pristine on this 4K TV.

This bargain-priced television has a refresh rate of 60Hz, which may not sound like enough compared to the 120Hz of premium OLEDs. However, it is still plenty to enjoy soccer or any other sport for that matter. When coupled with its excellent response rate, you get blur-free action that just about rivals any OLED.

However, for the ultimate audio and visual experience, it is advisable to pair this TV with a quality soundbar.

With the swift response time of the LG OLED C1, you will witness fast breaks through the center of the pitch in vivid blur-free plays. You also won't miss any details when the ball is pinballing off defenders' and strikers' legs in the six-yard box, and you'll experience in-the-moment saves from agile goalkeepers in crisp detail.

Upscaling the 720p provided by cable to 4K is seamless, and the excellent wide-viewing angle gives consistent images from anywhere in the room. However, as it is an OLED TV, outstanding peak brightness is something you need to sacrifice. Make sure you draw blinds and drapes, and lamps and lights are turned off or dimmed to get the most out of this TV's absorbing color and infinite contrast ratio.

While you watch the big game, these colors, contrasts, and motions are perpetually monitored and analyzed by the a9 Gen4 AI processor. It gives detailed images that let you see little things you would otherwise miss. You could witness the look in Benzema's eye as he strikes a penalty or see the sweat rolling down Pulisic's cheek before he smashes a free kick into England's postage-stamp corner.

The featured Dolby Atmos gives immersive surround sound, making you feel like one of the crowd. However, you should turn off Dolby Vision because TV stations don't broadcast in this standard, and it may make the picture look flat. Just remember to turn it back on for that post-match Netflix movie.

If the Sony A90J is out of your price range, a great alternative is the Sony Bravia XR A80J. It has a more economical price tag, and the sacrifices you will make for this may not be as significant as you might think.

Unlike the A90J, its largest screen size is 77 inches. However, this is still an ample size for watching World Cup games in all their glory. In fact, the minimum you should be looking at is about 65 inches if you plan on having a roomful of noisy soccer fans.

The A80J also packs all the premium features of the A90. These include the same technologies that give it incredible picture and sound quality. If you desire to pick out small details like the ball's stitching or the slo-mo spray of the watered pitch, this TV can handle every minute detail and every shade of color.

So, what will you miss out on by opting for the A80J? You will need to settle for a smaller maximum screen size. There is also a slight difference in peak brightness and HDR image quality, with the A90J just shading it on both counts, although the A80J goes toe-to-toe in SDR.

However, for watching sports, there really is little difference between the two, but the lower price tag of the A80J may just seal it. Additionally, its better input lag may convince gaming World Cup fans interested in half-time and post-match video-game sessions to opt for it.

You may have your heart set on a big-screen TV but find yourself reflecting on the hefty price tag of OLEDs. If so, you will be happy to discover that some QLEDs perform just as well when watching sports but at a more agreeable price. One of these is the Samsung QN90B Neo.

It's available with an enormous 85-inch screen and has a first-rate wide-viewing angle, while its response time is rapid. This 120Hz set will keep up with any World Cup superstar, no matter his speed, trickery, or shooting pace. Additionally, you won’t need to worry about the room being bright for games that kick off in the morning or afternoon in your time zone. This TV has fantastic reflection-handling capabilities thanks primarily to its excellent peak brightness.

With the innovative Quantum Mini-LED technology, there is minimum halo effect, with boosted deep blacks and brightly-shining details. However, it isn’t perfect, as there is some visible dirty-screen effect despite the overall gray uniformity being good. It occurs in the center of the screen and may be distracting to some perfectionists.

One handy feature of this TV for World Cup viewing is the multi-view option that allows you to watch two games simultaneously on the screen. To ensure fair play, FIFA always schedules the final matches in each pool at the same time. If qualification for the knock-out stages goes down to the wire, watching the games together on one giant screen will be an edge-of-your-seat experience.

Another quality QLED, although one with a smaller maximum screen size than the Samsung QN90B, is the Hisense U8H. Thanks primarily to the mini-LED backlighting technology, it has excellent peak brightness with vividly-detailed contrasts in both SDR and HDR modes. You won’t feel the need to dim the lights or draw the blinds when the game is in progress, and the contrast will remain rich even when the winter sun glares through the window.

However, if you are watching sports, evening movies, or having a video game session when the big game is over, you shouldn’t sit at too wide an angle from the screen. Many QLEDs don’t have as impressive wide viewing angles as OLEDs, and this TV is no different. The seating arrangement will need to be carefully planned if you have a houseful of fans coming around for the match.

However, it has superb motion-handling capabilities, so you won’t need to squint to see whether Gareth Bale’s sublime bullet shot actually hit the back of the net.