BBC Sport has pulled together an all-star pundit roster for the 2026 World Cup, with Olivier Giroud, César Azpilicueta, and Jim McCarthy joining big names like Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, and Micah Richards. Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan, and Alex Scott will anchor the TV coverage from Salford, while reporters across the United States, Canada, and Mexico handle ground-level stories.

Alex Kay-Jelski, BBC Director of Sport, framed the coverage as the most ambitious yet, emphasizing fans will get closer access to every match and moment than before. Content spans YouTube, iPlayer, Sounds podcasts, and social media, running 24/7 throughout the tournament. The scope reflects the scale of a World Cup spread across three nations for the first time.

BBC Scotland takes a particular angle here. Louise Thornton confirmed dedicated in-depth coverage of Scotland's first men's World Cup since 1998, describing the national team's return after 28 years as a moment bound to spark pride across the country. The tournament opens June 11, 2026, with the final on July 19.