Hi Jack,
You may have wrote that with sadness but I have read it with a slight smile.
Awareness and self honesty are important in recovery – you have shown both. You are aware that at this moment in time it’s not a good idea to watch the World Cup and honest enough to admit that to yourself and take precautions, so well done.
Will you never be able to watch football again? Maybe, maybe not. I know in the early days I had to have a few things in place before I coudl watch a game, now I just enjoy being a football fan again. As you progress along your recovery road this will be somethign you will need to be honest with yourself about in the future.
For now, well done and keep doing whatever it takes to not place your next bet, one day at a time.