World Cup 2026: ITV and BBC Teams Revealed

The line-ups for ITV and BBC Sport’s commentary, presenter, and pundit teams for the 2026 World Cup, which will feature 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, have been announced. Fans are expected to have access to 54 games on BBC television, while ITV Sport will cover 29 group stage matches from its Brooklyn studio.

Both networks promise to showcase familiar names alongside insights from former Premier League stars, enhancing the summer’s football experience. The tournament commenced with a match where Mark Pougatch hosted Scotland’s clash with Morocco on ITV, featuring commentary from Ally McCoist.

Pundits

BBC Sport
- Alan Shearer
- Wayne Rooney
- Micah Richards
- Joe Hart
- Paul Robinson
- Steph Houghton
- Ellen White
- Danny Murphy
- Scott Brown
- Rachel Corsie
- James McFadden
- Olivier Giroud
- Gael Clichy
- Cesar Azpilicueta
- Benni McCarthy
- Ashley Williams
- Thomas Frank
- Hassan Kachloul
- Darren Cann
ITV Sport
- Roy Keane
- Ian Wright
- Gary Neville
- Patrick Vieira
- Karen Carney
- Ange Postecoglou
- Juan Mata
- Emma Hayes
- Duncan Ferguson
- Jobi McAnuff
- Bradley Wright-Phillips
- Christina Unkel
- Gary Lineker (former BBC presenter who appeared as an analyst during ITV’s coverage on June 20).

Commentators

BBC Sport
- Guy Mowbray
- Steve Wilson
- Steve Bower
- Jonathan Pearce
- Robyn Cowen
- Steven Wyeth
- Liam McLeod
ITV Sport
- Sam Matterface
- Jon Champion
- Seb Hutchinson
- Joe Speight

Co-commentators

BBC Sport
- Alan Shearer
- Danny Murphy
- Stephen Warnock
- Efan Ekoku
- Martin Keown
- Sue Smith
- Rachel Corsie
- James McFadden
- Paul Robinson
ITV Sport
- Lee Dixon
- Ally McCoist
- Andros Townsend
- Lucy Ward

Presenters

BBC Sport
- Kelly Cates
- Mark Chapman
- Gabby Logan
- Alex Scott
- Kelly Somers
- Eilidh Barbour
ITV Sport
- Mark Pougatch
- Laura Woods
- Semra Hunter
- Daniyal Khan

Reporters

ITV Sport
- Gabriel Clarke
- Connie McLaughlin

This comprehensive coverage aims to cater to football fans in what promises to be an exciting summer of World Cup action.