BBC Sport has announced its World Cup coverage plans

An all-star cast of pundits will join BBC Sport’s televised coverage of the tournament from Salford, while journalists in the US, Canada and Mexico will bring the latest stories.

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott will lead BBC Sport’s TV coverage, joined by pundits including Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards, Ellen White, Steph Houghton, Rachel Corsi, Giroud, Joe Hart, Azpilicueta, McCarthy and Lucas Le Francus.

“The BBC is making the biggest World Cup in history one of the most iconic yet. We’re bringing fans closer to every match, every moment and every story,” said BBC Director of Sport Alex K-Jelski.

“Sports truly brings people together like nothing else so we can’t wait for fans to not only enjoy live matches with us but also a huge amount of football content across our platforms all day, every day.

“Whether it’s our new series on YouTube and iPlayer, the biggest news on our website and app, our daily podcast on Sound or viral moments on social media – we’re here for viewers 24/7 this summer, taking them straight to the heart of the World Cup.”

BBC Scotland will provide in-depth coverage of Scotland’s first men’s World Cup since 1998.

“It will be thrilling to see the national team back on football’s biggest stage after 28 years – a moment that will bring huge pride and excitement across the country,” said Lewis Thornton, BBC Scotland’s Head of Commissioning.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11, with the final taking place on Sunday, July 19.