BBC Sport’s World Cup 2026 punditry and commentary line-up is set with Olivier Giroud, Cesar Azpilicueta and Benni McCarthy new additions for this summer’s tournament.
A star-studded cast of pundits, presenters and commentators has been confirmed for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico, which starts on 11 June and concludes on 19 July.
With 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans will be able to watch 54 games on BBC television.
And fans can look forward to some new insight from the aforementioned trio of ex-Premier League stars, alongside some household names to BBC Sport’s coverage.
Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards are the headline acts, with ex-Lionesses Steph Houghton and Ellen White also involved, plus former assistant referee Darren Cann providing insight on every contentious decision. Here is the full line-up for 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
Darren Cann
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
Martin Keown
Sue Smith
Rachel Corsie
James McFadden
Paul Robinson
Presenters
Kelly Cates
Mark Chapman
Gabby Logan
Alex Scott
Kelly Somers
Eilidh Barbour
