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Corporation finally going to US for blockbuster semi-finalViewing figures set to top ITV’s 18m for win over NorwayThe BBC will present its coverage of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina live from Atlanta, with the corporation’s gamble on Thomas Tuchel’s side set to be rewarded with record viewing figures.ITV attracted a peak audience of 18 million for Saturday’s dramatic extra-time win over Norway, a figure that is likely to be beaten on Wednesday as England seeking to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 with a primetime 8pm UK…
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