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BBC and ITV reveal their full presenter, pundit and commentator line-ups for World Cup 2026

BBC Sport and ITV Sport have confirmed the broadcasters, pundits and commentators covering the 2026 World Cup across 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Gary Lineker features among ITV's analyst roster after appearing during coverage on 20 June.

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BBC and ITV reveal their full presenter, pundit and commentator line-ups for World Cup 2026
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BBC Sport and ITV Sport have unveiled their full on-air teams for the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament spanning 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Both broadcasters have assembled rosters that blend familiar household names with fresh faces from the ex-Premier League ranks.

Gary Lineker, the former BBC presenter, has already featured as an analyst in ITV’s coverage, appearing on Saturday 20 June.

BBC Sport

Presenters: Kelly Cates, Kelly Somers, Eilidh Barbour

Commentators: Guy Mowbray, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower, Jonathan Pearce, Robyn Cowen, Steven Wyeth, Liam McLeod

Co-commentators: Alan Shearer, Danny Murphy, Stephen Warnock, Efan Ekoku, Sue Smith, Rachel Corsie, James McFadden, Paul Robinson

Pundits: Rachel Corsie, James McFadden, Hassan Kachloul, Darren Cann

ITV Sport

Presenters: Mark Pougatch, Semra Hunter, Daniyal Khan

Commentators: Sam Matterface, Jon Champion, Seb Hutchinson, Joe Speight

Co-commentators: Ally McCoist

Pundits: Jobi McAnuff, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Christina Unkel, Gary Lineker

Additional reporters: Gabriel Clarke, Connie McLaughlin

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