BBC Sport and ITV Sport have announced their punditry and commentary teams for the 2026 World Cup, with Olivier Giroud, Cesar Azpilicueta and Juan Mata among the new faces joining established talent for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July, featuring 104 matches across the three host nations. BBC will broadcast 54 games on television, while ITV will cover 29 group stage matches from its studio in Brooklyn.
The inclusion of the three former Premier League stars is expected to provide fresh insight alongside familiar names on BBC Sport’s coverage. The full line-ups for both broadcasters have been confirmed ahead of the summer event.
Fans can look forward to a mix of experienced pundits and new voices across the two networks, with detailed schedules and match assignments to be announced closer to the start of the tournament.
