Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterWe now know the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Ivory Coast and Ecuador's World Cup meeting.Ivory Coast are making their first World Cup appearance since the 2014 edition and will be hoping to progress to the knockout stage for the first time in their history.But Emerse Fae's side will be equally wary of Ecuador, having previously failed to win all three of their tournament games against South American opposition.BBC's complete line-up of commentators, pundits and presenters for Ivory Coast v EcuadorThis Group E meeting kicks off at 12am UK time with BBC One showing the game live.Seasoned Match of the Day presenter Mark Chapman will take the lead with two established former internationals in the studio in Benni McCarthy and Ellen White. You may like How to watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador for FREE Who is the referee for Ivory Coast vs Ecuador after Michael Oliver withdrawal? Who are the ITV commentators, pundits and presenters for Germany vs Curacao? McCarthy rose to prominence as part of Porto's Champions League-winning side under Jose Mourinho before spells in the Premier League at Blackburn and West Ham.Since retiring, the former South Africa international spent two years as a strikers' coach with Manchester United before being appointed to the Kenya national side last year.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.White, meanwhile, became a household name after a successful career in the Women's Super League with clubs including Arsenal and Manchester City.She won back-to-back titles with the Gunners and a Women's FA Cup at City while also featuring in England's European Championship success in 2022.On commentary, Chris Coles will provide the lead voice and is joined by former Liverpool and England full-back Stephen Warnock as co-commentator.Philadelphia Stadium is hosting its first of six World Cup matches and was previously one of the host venues for FIFA's expanded Club World Cup which took place last year.A win for either side would only put them into Group E's second spot after Germany racked up a 7-1 thrashing of Curacao in their own opening fixture.TOPICSBenni McCarthyEllen WhiteIvory CoastEcuadorRichard Buxton
