Ant and Dec made a surprise appearance on ITV's coverage of England's World Cup match against Panama on Saturday, June 27, 2026, joining presenter Laura Woods from a studio in New York. The Geordie duo, known for their long-running television career, were interviewed about their World Cup memories and predictions for the game.
Interview from Brooklyn Studio
The pair, who are currently enjoying a trip to New York, appeared in the Brooklyn studio during the build-up to England's final group stage match. They began by praising the studio setup, revealing that they had texted each other during England's first game to comment on how impressive the coverage was.
Laura Woods asked the duo about their England memories, which included a nostalgic look back at Paul Gascoigne and Italia 90, as well as more recent recollections of the Three Lions' performances in the last few tournaments. Both Ant and Dec expressed fondness for those moments.
Football Song and Future Music Plans
The conversation turned to their 2002 World Cup song 'We're on the Ball', released ahead of the tournament in Japan. They discussed filming the music video in Leeds, which was originally intended to feature several England players. When asked if they would consider another football-themed music release, Ant and Dec quickly dismissed the idea, with Dec saying they "wouldn't want to subject everyone to that".
Predictions for England vs Panama
Laura then asked for their predictions for the match. Ant said he expected a more attacking and exciting performance from England, while Dec expressed hope for a positive result. The duo bid farewell to Laura, promising to return if invited, suggesting further appearances if England progress deep into the tournament.
England's match against Panama will determine whether they top Group L, which would offer a theoretically easier path to the later stages. Their opponent in the round of 32 remains uncertain, but Ant and Dec are expected to follow the team's journey closely.
