Summer is finally here. While the weather outside may be somewhat underwhelming, it won’t matter, because we’ll all glued to our televisions, watching the Women’s World Cup. Whether it’s enduring a punishing 0-0 between two teams you’ve never heard of, enjoying a grudge match between two bitter rivals, or throwing your shirt in the fire when England inevitably crash out on penalties (totally original joke), there’s plenty to keep us engaged and entertained.
But the Women’s World Cup isn’t just about what’s happening on the pitch. With the help of smartphone technology, the whole event has become interactive, with a range of ways to follow the action, predict the scores, and pick your WWC XI. Let’s look at 4 easy ways you can get your smartphone ready for the Women’s World Cup, whether you’re at home alone, having friends over or even journeying to France to enjoy it live. This includes all of the apps you’ll need, handy accessories, and even some things you wouldn’t even think about, like phone insurance!
Women’s WC – 2019 App
If you want to have all of the tournament information at your fingertips, the Women’s WC – 2019 app is probably the one for you. This easy-to-use app has everything you’d expect from a tournament information hub, including fixture dates, group tables, and live scores, so you can always stay up-to-date on the latest action. The app also has a couple of unique features, allowing you to get detailed information on host cities and stadiums, as well as match statistics and individual player information.
Mobile Phone Insurance
This one may seem like an odd choice, but trust us, it’s very important. The Women’s World Cup is going to be one of the biggest sporting events of the summer – the 2015 tournament reached just under 1 million viewers. And if you’re a real football fan, you’ll want to be amongst other supporters, soaking up the atmosphere in the pub or fan park. Unfortunately, crowds, booze, and phones don’t tend to mix well, and the likelihood that you’ll lose or damage your smartphone is very high. So, to alleviate some of the risk, you should consider protecting your device with some sort of insurance. Equally, if you’re one of the lucky few travelling to France to watch the Women’s World Cup live, phone insurance is essential. There’s nothing worse than accidentally smashing your phone whilst on holiday, especially if you need it to get around.
BBC iPlayer
As much as we’d like to stay on our sofas for the majority of the Women’s World Cup, the practicalities of being a fully-functional human being means that it’s not always possible, and it’s very likely that games will be on while you’re at work or otherwise indisposed. For those times, it’s a good idea to have a back-up plan.
The BBC iPlayer app, the online portal for WWC broadcaster in the UK, will feature a plethora of highlights and compilations throughout the tournament, so if you should miss the odd game, you can always catch up later. Furthermore, you’ll be able to stream some games directly to your phone through these apps, meaning you might have to sneak off for the longest toilet break known to man.
Portable Phone Charger
If you’re not watching the football on your phone, you’ll be furiously reloading your preferred sports app to get the latest scores, or venting your frustrations into the social media void.
Throughout the tournament, you’re going to be using your mobile a hell of a lot, and there’s no worse time to run out of battery then when your team is about to go into a penalty shootout and you’re nowhere near a power source. To make sure you’re never in such a predicament, it’s probably a good idea to get a portable phone charger, so you’ll always have juice when you need it the most. And the best part? You can pick up a decent portable charger for a relatively low price these days, ensuring that you don’t need to pay through the nose to stay up-to-date.
Now that you know some of the best ways to get your mobile ready for the Women’s World Cup, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and watch the Lionesses bring it home!
