FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List of Commentators, Presenters, and Hosts

The FIFA World Cup owes much of its global excitement not only to the teams but also to the voices guiding fans through every thrilling moment. As the 2026 tournament approaches, set to be hosted jointly by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, it promises to be the biggest edition yet with 48 teams participating for the first time.

FIFA has unveiled the official roster of commentators who will cover the event. This diverse group includes former players, seasoned broadcasters, and special correspondents, each bringing their own style and expertise. Their roles include live analysis, match updates, and detailed tactical breakdowns, all aimed at uniting football enthusiasts worldwide. Notably, football legend Ronaldinho will appear as a special pundit, engaging fans with surprise segments and on-location reports titled "Rolê do Bruxo." Fans will enjoy coverage in many languages, matching the broad appeal of this global event.

English Commentary Team

• Rebecca Lowe: Presenter
• Rob Stone: Presenter
• Jules Breach: Presenter
• Pien Meulensteen: Presenter
• Kelly Cates: Presenter
• Gabby Logan: Presenter
• Alex Scott: Former Player
• Mark Chapman: Presenter
• Mark Pougatch: Presenter
• Laura Woods: Presenter
• Thierry Henry: Former Player
• Zlatan Ibrahimović: Former Player
• Clarence Seedorf: Former Player
• Javier "Chicharito" Hernández: Former Player
• Landon Donovan: Former Player
• Clint Dempsey: Former Player
• Carli Lloyd: Former Player
• John Obi Mikel: Former Player
• Thiago Alcântara: Former Player
• Peter Schmeichel: Former Player
• Alan Shearer: Former Player
• Wayne Rooney: Former Player
• Micah Richards: Former Player
• Joe Hart: Former Player
• Olivier Giroud: Former Player
• Gaël Clichy: Former Player
• César Azpilicueta: Former Player
• Roy Keane: Former Player
• Ian Wright: Former Player
• Gary Neville: Former Player
• Patrick Vieira: Former Player
• Juan Mata: Former Player
• John Strong: Commentator
• Ally McCoist: Former Player
• Lee Dixon: Former Player and Commentator
• Owen Hargreaves: Former Player
• Andros Townsend: Former Player
• Lucy Ward: Former Player
• Derek Rae: Commentator
• Emma Hayes: Active Manager
• Jon Champion: Commentator
• Seb Hutchinson: Commentator
• Sam Matterface: Commentator

Spanish Commentary Team

• Andrés Cantor: Lead Commentator
• Luis Omar Tapia: Lead Commentator
• Carlota Vizmanos: Studio Host
• Miguel Gurwitz: Studio Host
• Gabriel Batistuta: Former Player
• Jozy Altidore: Former Player
• Nuno Gomes: Former Player
• Maxi Rodríguez: Former Player
• Carlos Pavón: Former Player
• Guti: Former Player
• Andrés Guardado: Former Player
• Jorge Valdano: Former Player
• Carlos Salcido: Former Player
• Alejandro Bedoya: Former Player
• Iván Zamorano: Former Player
• Diego Lugano: Former Player
• Iván Ramiro Córdoba: Former Player
• Antonio Valencia: Former Player
• Javier Mascherano: Former Player
• Eden Hazard: Former Player
• Roberto Carlos: Former Player
• Manuel Sor: Former Player
• Copán Álvarez: Commentator
• Sammy Sadovnik: Commentator
• Jorge Calvo: Commentator
• Eduardo Biscayart: Commentator
• Javier Hernández Balcázar: Former Player

Portuguese Commentary Team

• Diogo Oliveira: Former Player
• Francisco Coelho Rodrigues: Lead Commentator
• Nuno Mateus: Journalist
• Pedro Gamito: Journalist

Brazilian Commentary Team

• Fernanda Gentil: Journalist
• Guilherme Beltrão: Journalist
• Chico Moedas: Content Creator
• Diogo Defante: Content Creator
• Bárbara Coelho: Journalist

Argentine Commentary Team

• Pablo Giralt: Lead Commentator
• Juan Pablo Varsky: Lead Commentator
• Sofía Martínez: Journalist
• Hernán Feler: Journalist
• Ariel Senosiain: Journalist
• Gustavo Kuffner: Journalist
• Sergio Goycochea: Former Player
• Enrique Macaya Márquez: Journalist

Nigerian Commentary Team

• Salomon Kalou: Former Player
• Odion Ighalo: Former Player
• Daniel Akpeyi: Former Player
• Olisa Ndah: Former Player
• Shaun Bartlett: Former Player
• Bongani Khumalo: Former Player
• Stanton Fredericks: Former Player
• Teko Modise: Former Player
• Phumudzo Manenzhe: Former Player
• Simphiwe Dludlu: Former Player
• Gabadinho Mhango: Former Player
• Inacio Miguel: Former Player

Indian Commentary Team

• Oliver Kahn: Former Player
• Igor Štimac: Former Coach
• Bhaichung Bhutia: Former Player
• Gurpreet Singh Sandhu: Active Player
• Ashley Westwood: Former Coach
• Aditi Chauhan: Former Player
• Mehrajuddin Wadoo: Former Player
• Robin Singh: Former Player
• Paul Masefield: Commentator
• Seema Jaswal: Lead Presenter
• Khuri Irani: Presenter
• Arjun Pandit: Presenter
• Manish Batavia: Presenter
• Atish Thukral: Presenter
• Sahil Khattar: Presenter
• Jo Paul: Former Player & Coach
• I M Vijayan: Former Player
• NP Pradeep: Former Player
• Shyju Damodaran: Commentator
• Shiyas Mohammad: Commentator
• Arnab Mondal: Former Player
• Pallab Basu Mallick: Commentator
• Argha: Commentator

Indonesian Commentary Team

• Ardianto Wijaya: Lead Presenter
• Ibnu Djamil: Commentator
• Effendi Gazali: Commentator
• Anton Sanjoyo: Commentator