ITV Sport has confirmed its punditry and commentary line-up for the 2026 World Cup, with Ange Postecoglou and Juan Mata among the new faces joining established names like Gary Neville, Roy Keane, and Patrick Vieira. The broadcaster will cover 29 group stage matches during the tournament, which takes place across the USA, Canada, and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July.
Broadcast Base in New York
ITV Sport will be headquartered near Brooklyn Bridge in New York throughout the event. Mark Pougatch, Laura Woods, and Semra Hunter will lead the presenting team.
Pundit Perspectives
Roy Keane reminisced about playing in the USA in 1994, calling it a "fabulous place to watch the football." Patrick Vieira highlighted the opportunity to engage with American audiences: "It's one of the biggest competitions in the world... to make people understand in the US how passionate we are about soccer." Vieira also tipped France as favourites, citing their pace, mobility, and strong defence under Didier Deschamps.
Full Line-up
Pundits: Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Gary Neville, Patrick Vieira, Karen Carney, Ange Postecoglou, Juan Mata, Emma Hayes, Duncan Ferguson, Jobi McAnuff, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Christina Unkel.
Commentators: Sam Matterface, Jon Champion, Seb Hutchinson, Joe Speight.
Co-commentators: Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist, Andros Townsend, Lucy Ward.
Presenters: Mark Pougatch, Laura Woods, Semra Hunter, Daniyal Khan.
Reporters: Gabriel Clarke, Connie McLaughlin.
