ITV has unveiled its punditry line-up for the 2026 World Cup, featuring three former Manchester United players: Roy Keane, Gary Neville, and Juan Mata. The broadcaster's team also includes Arsenal legends Patrick Vieira and Ian Wright, former Tottenham and Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou, and ex-Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson.
Other pundits include US women's national team manager Emma Hayes, Lionesses legend Karen Carney, former Manchester City forward Bradley Wright-Phillips, and Sky Sports pundit Jobi McAnuff. Presenters Mark Pougatch, Laura Woods, and Semra Hunter will anchor coverage, with commentary led by Sam Matterface, Jon Champion, Seb Hutchinson, and Joe Speight.
Notably absent from the line-up is Eni Aluko, who worked for ITV at the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024. Aluko previously accused Ian Wright of blocking opportunities for female pundits in women's football. Also missing are Graeme Souness, Joe Cole, Nigel De Jong, Nadia Nadim, and Hal Robson-Kanu, who featured in ITV's 2022 coverage.
ITV will share coverage with the BBC and will broadcast 29 group games, including the tournament opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City. England's first match against Croatia will air on June 17, and Scotland's middle group game against Morocco on June 19. The final will be shown on both ITV and BBC.
ITV director of sport Niall Sloane said: 'This is the biggest FIFA World Cup in history and we will be live from New York City for the duration of the tournament, bringing every key moment to life, free-to-air.'
