Giroud, Azpilicueta and McCarthy join BBC World Cup team
Summary
Olivier Giroud, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Benni McCarthy will join the BBC Sport team to cover the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with BBC broadcasting all 104 matches across TV, radio, and digital platforms.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be the largest ever with 48 teams playing 104 matches.
- BBC will broadcast 54 games live on television.
- All matches will be available on BBC’s digital platforms including iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, website, app, YouTube, and social media.
- New BBC Football channels on YouTube and TikTok will stream build-up shows and the first 10 minutes of major matches.
- The BBC pundit team includes former players such as Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, Olivier Giroud, and Cesar Azpilicueta.
- BBC Scotland will offer special coverage of Scotland’s first men’s World Cup appearance since 1998.
- The tournament begins on June 11, 2026, and ends with the final on July 19, 2026.
- BBC promises round-the-clock football content before and during the World Cup.
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