In the four years since the last World Cup, we've seen significant changes in both Apple's hardware, from first generation iPad to iPad Air, and software, with the ability to easily watch live and catch-up TV almost anywhere. In terms of viewing, it's likely to be the most mobile final ever, despite football's impact being reduced watching on an iPhone or even iPad. With many games starting at 11pm and one at 2am UK time, it might be the sensible option to watch in bed with your iPad close to hand.

How to watch World Cup 2014 football on your iPad or iPhone

Here we round up some of the best World Cup themed apps to get you safely through the next month, heading to the final on Sunday 13 July. It's worth remembering that those apps with Push Notifications switched on will give live updates throughout each game, so if you plan to catch up later best switch these off. Feel free to add your favourite World Cup related iPhone apps in the comments below, we'll likely add them as the tournament progresses.

[If you are bored of the football, there's another sporting event taking place that might entertain you. Wimbledon 2014 - find out how to watch Wimbledon on your iPhone, iPad or Mac here.]