World Cup 2026: Who are the ITV and BBC commentators, pundits and presenters?

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Both ITV and BBC Sport have star-studded line-ups for their commentary, presenter and pundit teams at the 2026 World Cup.

With 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans have been able to watch plenty of games on BBC television, while ITV Sport has shown a selection from its Brooklyn studio. The two broadcasters will share coverage of the final.

Here are the punditry and commentary line-ups to look out for at this summer’s tournament: