Polish broadcaster reports satellite interference during World Cup qualifier

Polish public broadcaster TVP reported possible foreign interference with its satellite links during Sunday’s World Cup qualifying match between Poland and Lithuania on October 12.

During Sunday's World Cup qualifying match between Poland and Lithuania on October 12, Polish broadcaster TVP reported potential transmission issues caused by foreign interference with its satellite links.

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The disruption reportedly affected parts of the live transmission, though the broadcaster did not specify the source of the interference.

The broadcaster’s news channel, TVP Info, reported that “there was foreign interference with the satellite links through which the Lithuania–Poland match was being broadcast,” citing information from satellite operator Eutelsat. Officials said the incident was under investigation as efforts continued to identify those responsible for the attack.

The match was held in Kaunas, southern Lithuania, where around 5,000 Polish fans were in attendance. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also watched the game from the stands.

Poland ultimately defeated Lithuania 2–0 in the Group G World Cup qualifier, strengthening their hold on second place behind the Netherlands.

Operator satelitarny Eutelsat informuje o obcej ingerencji w łącza satelitarne, za pośrednictwem których ma być transmitowany mecz Litwa – Polska. W związku z tym mogą wystąpić zakłócenia lub przerwy w transmisji.

Trwają działania mające na celu zabezpieczenie transmisji.

— tvp.info 🇵🇱 (@tvp_info) October 12, 2025

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Source: TVP Info