World Cup 2026 is here and the opening few games certainly have not disappointed.
We’ve seen thrashings, upsets, narrow victories, red cards, late winners and hard-fought draws – and it’s barely got started.
Following the expansion from 32 teams, this World Cup will be the biggest ever – and all 104 matches are set to be broadcast on free-to-air TV for UK viewers.
54 matches will be broadcast live on BBC TV and online via BBC iPlayer, while there will be live radio coverage of 92 of the games and updates from all of them.
The start of World Cup 2026 (Thursday 11 June) is fast approaching and we now know the broadcaster’s full line-up that will be taking UK viewers through the tournament – from the studio in Salford and the stadiums themselves.
Radio Times brings you the full round-up of World Cup 2026 presenters, pundits and commentators on BBC.
Presenters
- Kelly Cates
- Mark Chapman
- Gabby Logan
- Alex Scott
Reporters
- Kelly Somers (England reporter)
- Eilidh Barbour (Scotland reporter)
Pundits
- Alan Shearer
- Wayne Rooney
- Micah Richards
- Joe Hart
- Paul Robinson
- Steph Houghton
- Ellen White
- Danny Murphy
- Scott Brown
- Rachel Corsie
- James McFadden
- Olivier Giroud
- Gaël Clichy
- César Azpilicueta
- Benni McCarthy
- Ashley Williams
- Thomas Frank
- Darren Cann (referee analyst)
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
Want to see this content?
This page contains content provided by Google reCAPTCHA. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Google reCAPTCHA may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose ‘Accept and continue’ to allow Google reCAPTCHA and its required purposes.
World Cup 2026 radio presenters, commentators and analysts on BBC
Presenters
- Kelly Cates
- Mark Chapman
- Steve Crossman
- Kenny Macintyre (Presenter on Sportsound for every Scotland game)
Commentators
- John Murray
- Ian Dennis
- Alistair Bruce Ball
- Vicki Sparks
- Jonathan Pearce
- Alasdair Lamont (Lead commentator on every Scotland game)
- Alasdair MacLennan (Scottish Gaelic commentator on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal for Scotland games)
Analysts
- Chris Sutton
- Dion Dublin
- Paul Robinson
- Pat Nevin (Analyst on every Scotland game)
- Sue Smith
- Clinton Morrison
- Rachel Corsie
- Efan Ekoku
- Conor Coady
- Steph Houghton
- Kris Boyd
- Olivier Giroud
- César Azpilicueta
- Thomas Frank
- Gaël Clichy
Try the Radio Times football predictor and put your knowledge to the test this summer.
Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Authors
Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
