ITV has announced its star-studded team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and former England forward Eni Aluko is a notable omission.
Aluko, who featured prominently in ITV’s coverage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, will not be part of the broadcaster’s punditry lineup for this summer’s tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
ITV 2026 World Cup Full Line-Up
ITV will broadcast from a studio in Brooklyn, New York. Here is the confirmed team:
Presenters
Mark Pougatch
Laura Woods
Semra Hunter
Pundits
Roy Keane
Ian Wright
Gary Neville
Patrick Vieira
Karen Carney
Ange Postecoglou
Juan Mata
Emma Hayes
Duncan Ferguson
Jobi McAnuff
Bradley Wright-Phillips
Christina Unkel (Referee Analyst)
Commentators
Sam Matterface
Jon Champion
Seb Hutchinson
Joe Speight
Co-Commentators
Lee Dixon
Ally McCoist
Andros Townsend
Lucy Ward
Reporters
Gabriel Clarke (England)
Connie McLaughlin (Scotland)
Notable Absences
Alongside Eni Aluko, several familiar faces from 2022 have also been left out, including:
Graeme Souness
Joe Cole
Nigel de Jong
Nadia Nadim
Hal Robson-Kanu
What This Means
ITV has opted for a mix of big-name former players, managers, and respected analysts. The inclusion of high-profile names like Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Ian Wright, and managers such as Ange Postecoglou and Emma Hayes aims to deliver strong, opinionated analysis throughout the tournament.
This is a developing story, and football fans will be watching closely to see how the new lineup performs when the 2026 World Cup kicks off in June.