Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe ITV commentators, pundits and presenters for the World Cup opening fixture have been revealed.World Cup 2026 begins with co-hosts Mexico in action against 2010 hosts South Africa at the legendary Estadio Azteca, in a repeat of the opening fixture of 16 years ago.ITV has all the action live from 8pm but whose company will we be enjoying tonight?ITV's complete line-up of presenters, pundits and commentators for Mexico vs South Africa, World Cup 2026It's ITV's turn to host the opening fixture, with the channel's lead presenter, Mark Pougatch presenting the action.The broadcaster's coverage comes from their spectacular US base, with several of football's favourite personalities for company. You may like World Cup 2026: The BBC's presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters in full Azteca, Atmosphere and Altitude: Things to look out for in 2026 World Cup's opening game between Mexico and South Africa FIFA 2026 World Cup opening ceremony: Date, time, location and event plans as Mexico play host The Overlap's Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright are in the studio for analysis as pundits for this one.Neville was a mainstay of two World Cup campaigns with England in 1998 and 2006, missing the 2002 tournament in Japan and South Korea through injury. Incidentally, this is when his media career began, back in ITV's studio during that tournament.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.Keane, meanwhile, went to the last World Cup in the United States 22 years ago with the Republic of Ireland, before the infamous Saipan incident of 2002 curtailed his involvement in a second edition of the Greatest Show on Earth.Wright never got to go to a major international tournament with his country.Commentary for the clash comes courtesy of one of our favourite duos on TV, Jon Champion and Ally McCoist, with the latter eager for Scotland clashes later this month.Kick-off is at 8pm UK time.TOPICSIan WrightRoy KeaneGary NevilleAlly McCoistMexicoSouth AfricaMark 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.
