Jump To: Presenters Kelly Cates Mark Chapman Gabby Logan Alex Scott PunditsAlan Shearer Wayne Rooney Micah Richards Joe Hart Paul Robinson Steph Houghton Ellen White Danny Murphy Scott BrownRachel Corsie James McFadden Olivier Giroud Gael Clichy Cesar Azpilicueta Benni McCarthy Ashley Williams Thomas Frank Darren Cann Reporters Kelly Somers Eilidh Barbour Commentators Guy Mowbray Steve Wilson Steve Bower Jonathan Pearce Robyn Cowen Steven Wyeth Liam McLeod Co-commentators Stephen Warnock Efan Ekoku Martin Keown Sue SmithCopy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterWith World Cup 2026 fast-approaching, the BBC have unveiled their team for the tournament.Not only will 54 matches from World Cup 2026 be broadcast on the Beeb's terrestrial television channels, you can catch all the action on iPlayer, 5 Live, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and the app along with World Cup coverage across YouTube, TikTok and social channels, including live match streaming, alternative second screen watch-alongs and instant post-match reaction.It promises to be the biggest tournament ever and it's got the talent to matchLatest Videos From You may like Who are the BBC's presenters, commentators and pundits for the FA Cup final? Ex-Tottenham bosses go head-to-head in World Cup studio: report FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, fixtures, stadiums, tickets and everything you need to know PresentersKelly CatesKelly CatesCates will be presenting her first tournament on the BBC, after her maiden season as a Match of the Day host.The 50-year-old is the daughter of Kenny Dalglish and is best-known by Premier League fans as a presenter on Sky Sports.Mark ChapmanMark ChapmanBBC stalwart Chapman will continue his role as a presenter for the World Cup.Chappers was a Radio 1 presenter back in the day and still lends his voice to 5 Live's sports coverage, but has stepped up to become a lead presenter for the Beeb following Gary Lineker's exit.Gabby LoganGabby LoganOne of the most experienced presenters in BBCs lineup, Logan will be a familiar face for football fans.A former gymnast, 2026 marks 30 years since the Leeds-born presenter first appeared on Sky Sports: she's been part of the furniture on the BBC for the last few tournaments and has been a lead presenter on Match of the Day this season, too.Alex ScottAlex ScottFormer Arsenal player Scott has made a seamless transition into the world of television presenting.The Champions League winner became the first woman to present Football Focus and has been hailed for her punditry, along with presenting skills, which have also been showcased on Sky Sports and the BBC's 2020 Olympic Games coverage.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.PunditsAlan ShearerAlan ShearerWould it be a World Cup without Alan Shearers familiar voice providing analysis? We dont think so.The Toon legend will not only be one of the leading pundits in North America, but he will also be Guy Mowbray's co-commentator for the England fixtures.Wayne RooneyWayne RooneyThere have been plenty of memorable Wayne Rooney moments from World Cups past, but the ex-England striker will be turning his hand to punditry in North America.Rooney broke the all-time England goalscoring record before Harry Kane broke his record, in turn and has been a regular on both Match of the Day and Amazon Prime this season.Micah RichardsMicah RichardsPlenty of levity, and shrewd analysis too, former Manchester City defender Micah Richards will undoubtedly entertain in his assessment of World Cup matches.Richards burst on the scene as a face of Sky Sports and has become an MOTD favourite alongside gigs on Sky Sports and CBS in America. What to read next World Cup 2026 broadcasters: The complete list of TV hosts in every country World Cup 2026: Every referee at the tournament World Cup 2026: Every team to have qualified Joe HartJoe HartEx-Manchester City No.1 Joe Hart will have his eyes across the goalkeeping department at the tournament.Hart has been seen on TNT Sports this season, along with Match of the Day.Paul RobinsonPaul RobinsonAnother former England goalkeeper, Paul Robinson, will provide expert punditry.Steph HoughtonSteph HoughtonWith 121 caps for the Lionesses, Steph Houghton is well-placed to give her thoughts on the World Cup.Houghton has been an analyst on the BBC since 2024, with this her first major tournament as a pundit.Ellen WhiteEllen WhiteAnother Lionesses centurion, Ellen White is also on the punditry team in North America.White has been a regular for recent women's tournaments on the BBC, last appearing at the Women's Euros last summer.Danny MurphyDanny MurphyFormer Liverpool and Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy is by now a veteran of the pundit game.Murphy will be a presence both in the studio and the gantry, as he'll be a co-commentator, too.Scott BrownScott BrownOnce a hard-tackling midfielder for Celtic, Scott Brown will provide expert punditry for Scotlands first World Cup since 1998.Rachel CorsieRachel CorsieRachel Corsie earned 154 caps for Scotland Women, and she will be a part of the BBCs punditry team.Corsie is set to be a co-commentator, too.James McFaddenJames McFaddenAnother ex-Scotland international, James McFadden is on board for the World Cup.McFadden can also be heard on 5 Live during the competition and will be a co-commentator in games, too.Olivier GiroudOlivier GiroudThe dashing looks and dulcet tones of Olivier Giroud will be a treat for BBC viewers, with the former Arsenal and Chelsea striker providing punditry.France's all-time scorer Kylian Mbappe is closing in on that record has appeared on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football this season for analysis, but this will be his BBC debut as an analyst.Gael ClichyGael ClichyGiroud will be joined by former France team-mate Gael Clichy.Clichy went to just one World Cup but has branched out into punditry since retiring from the game.Cesar AzpilicuetaCesar AzpilicuetaFor a Spanish perspective, ex-Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta will be on hand for expert analysis.The former full-back will be making his debut on the BBC.Benni McCarthyBenni McCarthyBenni McCarthy will have the lowdown on South Africa, who are at their first tournament since hosting in 2010. This will be McCarthy's tournament debut on the Been.Ashley WilliamsAshley WilliamsWales agonisingly missed out on World Cup qualification, but Ashley Williams will be at the tournament on BBC pundit duty.Williams has been to several tournaments now, and is a regular on Match of the Day.Thomas FrankThomas FrankAfter his Tottenham Hotspur tenure came to a premature end, Thomas Frank will be talking about football rather than coaching this summer.Frank was a big hit during Euro 2024 as a pundit, but won't be talking about Denmark, who failed to qualify this time around.Darren CannDarren CannFormer official Darren Cann will continue his role as the BBCs referee pundit at the World Cup.ReportersKelly SomersKelly SomersKelly Somers will be one of two BBC reporters providing the latest World Cup news.Somers has interviewed Premier League A-listers this season on the Beeb and is a regular reporter for the network during major tournaments.Eilidh BarbourEilidh BarbourEilidh Barbour will be on reporter duty for the BBC, as the major reporter for all things Scotland.CommentatorsGuy MowbrayGuy MowbrayA very familiar voice for football fans in the UK, Guy Mowbray will lead the BBCs commentary team.This will be Mowbray's third World Cup as the lead voice on the broadcaster, while casual fans may know him better as the commentator of BBC One's Gladiators.Steve WilsonSteve WilsonSteve Wilson, like Mowbray, has become a fixture at international tournaments.Wilson has been on the BBC since 1998, moving from 5 Live to Match of the Day and being a recognisable voice for the FA Cup, too.Steve BowerSteve BowerAnother Match of the Day regular, Steve Bower will be on commentary at the World Cup.Bower has also been heard on TNT Sports, PL Productions and DAZN.Jonathan PearceJonathan PearceThe sardonic Jonathan Pearce will be back for another World Cup, and plenty of witty remarks.Pearce is beloved by fans old enough to remember him as the commentator of Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick in the 1990s, and of the BBC's cult classic show, Robot Wars.Robyn CowenRobyn CowenThe only female commentator on the BBCs lineup, Robyn Cowen has become a highly-regarded contributor on Match of the Day.Steven WyethSteven WyethSteven Wyeth has worked with the BBC and TNT Sports as a commentator for several years.Liam McLeodLiam McLeodLiam McLeod will provide a Scottish perspective on commentary.Co-commentatorsStephen WarnockStephen WarnockFormer Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock will be on co-commentary.Efan EkokuEfan EkokuEx-Nigeria international Efan Ekoku is part of the co-commentary team.Martin KeownMartin KeownFormer Invincible Martin Keowns distinctive voice will provide in-game analysis.Sue SmithSue SmithFormer Lionesses Sue Smith will be on co-commentary duty.Mark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer. With contributions fromCallum Rice-Coates
