Turkish authorities have cancelled plans to publicly broadcast the Turkey-Paraguay World Cup match on large screens in several cities. The decision stems from a conflict with the schedule of a crucial university entrance exam taking place concurrently. Local governments had initially intended to provide public viewing opportunities for the Group D match. However, officials determined that broadcasting the game would potentially disrupt students taking the exam and create logistical challenges. This prioritizes academic commitments over the football event. The move has sparked some disappointment among football fans, but authorities maintain the exam’s importance for students’ futures. No further public broadcasts are currently planned during the exam period.