World Cup Final: Must have apps for notifications and highlights

The FIFA World Cup final 2022 in Qatar is on our doorstep with one last match to look forward to and is undoubtedly the most top-rated and publicity-producing tournament globally. And there is no time like the present to be more knowledgeable about the players involved, the final game itself, and being the most engaged fan. 

Scheduled to start play tonight, December 18, 2022, the final World Cup match will be between France and Argentina. But if you are like me and unable to travel to Qatar to watch, here are some of the top apps to help you experience it and stay up-to-date with all the results. We’ll also show you what permissions are needed for Android and iOS, which is important for detecting scam apps.

FIFA+

FIFA+ is the official World Cup app that features real-time highlights and stats on a live blog. Be part of the tournament with the official World Cup bracket challenge and the official World Cup fantasy game. Follow your favorite team any upcoming fixtures, and the latest news. You could recap on the highlights after the match.

Android

Version: 5.5.2

Requires Android: 7.0 and up

This app has access to the following:

Identity

• find accounts on the device

Storage

• read the contents of your USB storage
• modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Photos/Media/Files

• modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
• read the contents of your USB storage

Camera

• take pictures and videos

Location

• precise location (GPS and network-based)
• approximate location (network-based)

Device ID & call information

• read phone status and identity

Contacts

• find accounts on the device

Microphone

• record audio

Other

• download files without notification
• receive data from the Internet
• prevent the device from sleeping
• run at startup
• draw over other apps
• view network connections
• control vibration
• connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
• allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
• full network access

You can disable access for these permissions in your device settings. Updates to FIFA+ | Your Home for Football may automatically add additional capabilities within each group.

iOS

Version: 5.5.2

Compatibility

• iPhone: Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
• iPad: Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
• iPod touch: Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
• Mac: Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

The developer, FIFA, indicated that the app’s privacy practices might include data handling. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

FotMob

FotMob features all the live storylines, stats, and scores. Official match highlights, news feeds, TV schedules, and stay up-to-date with alerts from your favorite players and teams, no matter where you are! 

Screenshot

Android

Version: Varies with device

Requires Android: Varies with device

In-app purchases: $0.99 – $7.49 per item

This app has access to the following:

Wi-Fi connection information

• view Wi-Fi connections

Other

• receive data from the Internet
• control vibration
• view network connections
• full network access
• prevent the device from sleeping
• run at startup

iOS

Version: 1119.0

News

• Press the star in match facts and add the Live Activity to your lock screen.
• It is also compatible with iOS 16 with live activities to follow the match without executing the apps.

Compatibility

• iPhone: Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
• iPad: Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
• iPod touch: Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
• Mac: Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with the Apple M1 chip.

Forza Football

Real-time scores, video highlights during the match, and fast push notifications. TV schedules for all broadcasted matches in your country and stay up-to-date with player statistics from the current season and detailed suspensions and injuries. It also features a forum for fan polls and opinions.

Source: App Store

Android

Version: 5.6.4

Requires: Android 7.0 and up

In-app purchases: $3.99 – $28.49 per item

This app has access to the following:

Wi-Fi connection information

• view Wi-Fi connections

Other

• receive data from the Internet
• run at startup
• view network connections
• full network access
• prevent the device from sleeping
• control vibration

iOS

Version: 5.20.0

News

• Follow live matches directly from your Lock Screen, updating important events instantly.
• Add a Live Activity for any match from its page. You can do this a couple of hours before kickoff and while it’s live.

Compatibility

• iPhone: Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
• iPad: Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
• iPod touch: Requires iOS 13.0 or later.

365Scores

Enjoy 24/7 coverage – Player movement, Real-time stats, Roster updates, Game schedules, Videos, Social buzz feed, Football news, and Live scores. Be the first to know the goals, lineups, suspensions and injuries, and yellow or red cards. And if you can’t watch the game stay up-to-date with the live game tracker. 

Source: App Store

Android

Version: 12.1.6

Requires Android: 5.0 and up

In-app purchases: $0.99 – $139.99 per item

This app has access to the following:

Location

• precise location (GPS and network-based)
• approximate location (network-based)

Identity & Contacts

• find accounts on the device

Wi-Fi connection information

• view Wi-Fi connections

Storage

• read the contents of your USB storage
• modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Photos/Media/Files

• read the contents of your USB storage
• modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Camera

• take pictures and videos

Other

• receive data from the Internet
• run at startup
• full network access
• prevent the device from sleeping
• control vibration
• view network connections

iOS

Version: 5.7.5

Compatibility

iPhone: Requires iOS 12.0 or later.

iPad: Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.

iPod touch: Requires iOS 12.0 or later.

Mac: Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Panini Sticker Album

Panini Sticker Album is an online collection that features all the teams of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar and additional special rewards and content that needs to be completed during the tournament. However, you must complete your collection before January 31, 2022, or play with friends to complete the album faster.

Source: Google Play screenshot

Android

Version: 3.2.0

Requires Android: 5.0 and up

This app has access to the following:

Device ID & call information

• read phone status and identity

Photos/Media/Files

• read the contents of your USB storage
• modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Storage

• read the contents of your USB storage
• modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Camera

• take pictures and videos

Wi-Fi connection information

• view Wi-Fi connections

Other

• receive data from the Internet
• view network connections
• allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
• full network access
• control vibration
• prevent the device from sleeping

iOS

Version: 3.2.0

Compatibility

iPhone: Requires iOS 12.0 or later.

iPad: Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.

iPod touch: Requires iOS 12.0 or later.

Quiniela PRO

Quiniela Pro allows you to participate and create pools in marker or simple formats. Connect with your friends by sharing your access code and enjoy comparing results. Enjoy benefits such as the accumulated pool points, multi-pools, admin section, positions and results of the best leagues worldwide, real-time bookmark updates, and the most recent football news.

Source: App Store

Android

Version: Varies with device

Requires Android: Varies with device

This app has access to the following:

Photos/Media/Files

• read the contents of your USB storage
• modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Camera

• take pictures and videos

Storage

• read the contents of your USB storage
• modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Other

• receive data from the Internet
• view network connections
• full network access
• prevent the device from sleeping
• control vibration
• run at startup

iOS

Version: 2.0.7

Compatibility

iPhone: Requires iOS 11.0 or later.

iPad: Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.

iPod touch: Requires iOS 11.0 or later.

Mac: Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with the Apple M1 chip or later.

FIFA World Cup 2022™

Build your ultimate team with this official mobile game and play through the tournament brackets with any of the 32 nations and a few national fantasy teams.  The new season features updated kits, players, clubs, and leagues displaying the real-world football season with more than 15,000 football stars, including talents such as Son Heung-min, Vini Jr, and Kylian Mbappé with 600+ teams.

Screenshot Google Play

Android

Version: 18.0.02

Requires Android: 5.0 and up

In-app purchases: $0.99 – $99.99 per item

This app has access to the following:

Photos / Media / Files

• read the contents of your USB storage

Storage

• read the contents of your USB storage

Wi-Fi connection information

• view Wi-Fi connections

Other

• receive data from the Internet
• view network connections
• full network access
• prevent the device from sleeping
• Google Play license check

iOS

Version: 18.0.02

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Compatibility

iPhone: Requires iOS 12.2 or later.

iPad: Requires iPadOS 12.2 or later.

iPod touch: Requires iOS 12.2 or later.

Soccer Super Star

Soccer Super Star is a new football game providing run-time and kick physics for a legendary and immersive football experience. It is to learn the game controls; with just a flick of your finger across the screen, you can kick the ball and score!

Sounds simple enough, I know, but don’t be fooled as you progress in the game; you will need a strategy to split defenses and bend shots making the game more challenging. The overall gameplay concept is seen as expertly done.

Source: App Store

Android

Version: Varies with device

Requires Android: Varies with device

In-app purchases: $4.99 per item

This app has access to the following:

Other

• control vibration
• view network connections
• full network access
• prevent the device from sleeping
• run at startup

iOS

Version: 1.2.4

Compatibility

iPhone: Requires iOS 10.0 or later.

iPad: Requires iPadOS 10.0 or later.

iPod touch: Requires iOS 10.0 or later.

Mac: Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

World Football Cup Kids

There is no need to unlock teams as this game features all 32 FIFA World Cup teams. Individual attributes for players with updated rosters and featuring high-quality 3D graphics and the best 3D game engine. What more could you want from this game?

Android

Version: 1.0.7

Requires Android: 4.1 and up

This app has access to the following:

Photos/Media/Files

• read the contents of your USB storage
• modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Storage

• read the contents of your USB storage
• modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Other

• view network connections
• allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
• full network access
• to prevent the device from sleeping