ITV will lead its World Cup 2026 coverage with 51 matches broadcast on ITV. ITVX will offer additional programming including behind-the-scenes series “Inside The World Cup,” creator-led content in “World Cup: Full Time,” and a World Cup 24/7 Channel featuring 40 classic matches. Viewers can also follow coverage through the ITV Sport YouTube channel and ITV Football’s social platforms on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Mark Pougatch will return for his third World Cup with ITV after presenting Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. Laura Woods joins for her second World Cup with ITV, having been part of the Qatar team. Semra Hunter joins as an expert in Spanish football, and Adam Richman is included as a surprise addition.
"Not only will 51 matches from World Cup 2026 be broadcast on ITV, there is also a great offering on ITVX, including behind-the-scenes series 'Inside The World Cup', the best creator-led content in 'World Cup: Full Time' and a World Cup 24/7 Channel featuring 40 classic matches."
"You can also keep up with ITV's World Cup coverage on the ITV Sport YouTube channel and ITV Football's social platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X."
"Pougatch is a familiar face to ITV viewers, having replaced Adrian Chiles as the broadcaster's main football presenter in January 2015. This is the 58-year-old's third World Cup with ITV, having also presented coverage from Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022."
"Joining the ITV team for the tournament is American broadcaster Hunter, who presented UEFA's preliminary draw last December. The 39-year-old is an expert in Spanish football and has appeared on several outlets including the BBC, Sky Sports and CNN."
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