BBC confirms World Cup 2026 commentators, pundits and presenters including Olivier Giroud and Cesar Azpilicueta

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.

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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.

Pundits

Alan Shearer

Wayne Rooney

Micah Richards

Joe Hart

Paul Robinson

Steph Houghton

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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

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