Vincent Frank
Cutting cords comes at a cost. For soccer fans the world over, this came out in a big way during the World Cup Semifinal match between England and Croatia on Wednesday.
Those who tuned into the game on YouTube TV were thrown for a loop when the broadcast of the game went down completely.
You Tube TV down right in the middle of the World Cup Semifinal between Croatia and England.
Can't make this stuff up. pic.twitter.com/PkLjf4QfHF
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) July 11, 2018
As of noon pacific time, thousands were impacted.
The reactions to this tweet from YouTube TV’s official account tells us a story of frustrated cord cutters.
Hey #ENG fans, are you guys ok?
— YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) July 11, 2018
They also ended up issuing an apology.
Hey everyone — sincere apologies for streaming issues with YouTube TV. The timing is horrible but we're working to be up and running again ASAP!
— YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) July 11, 2018
For what it’s worth, England took a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. A win here, and they will take on France in the final.
Let’s just hope YouTube gets its act together here soon.
