"ITV is gearing up for a glamorous' summer in New York while BBC Sport will present the bulk of its coverage of World Cup 2026 from a studio at home, according to a report. The BBC is expected to host at least the group stage of the tournament from its home base in Salford, with presenters Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan staying in England. ITV, a commercial broadcaster, has chosen to send its team to Manhattan for the duration of the World Cup."
"With World Cup fixtures increasing from 64 to 104, the BBC is among broadcasters tightening its belt over plans to cover a tournament across three host countries, reports The Telegraph. BBC insiders are staying tight-lipped on when studio coverage would move to New York for the latter knockout rounds. It's understood that ITV has bigger plans than the publicly funded BBC."
"The Telegraph reports that presenters Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods will be based in an ITV studio based in Brooklyn showing a backdrop of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and the tip of Manhattan Island from the start of World Cup 2026. ITV is reportedly in talks with pundits Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Gary Neville to build its analysis around the three Premier League legends this summer. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. ITV will show 50 matches exclusively, with BBC Sport covering 53. Additionally, both broadcasters will provide live coverage of the final from New Jersey in July."
BBC Sport will present most World Cup 2026 coverage from a Salford studio and is expected to host at least the group stage. Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan will remain in England for studio duties. ITV will station presenters and production in Manhattan, with Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods based in a Brooklyn studio overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan. ITV is pursuing pundits Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Gary Neville for analysis. Fixture numbers rise to 104, prompting budget and coverage adjustments. ITV will show 50 exclusive matches and BBC will cover 53, with both airing the final live from New Jersey.
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