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Giroud, Azpilicueta and McCarthy join BBC World Cup team
Olivier Giroud, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Benni McCarthy have joined the BBC Sport team as pundits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest ever tournament with 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The BBC will broadcast 54 matches live on television, with every game accessible via digital platforms including iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, and new YouTube/TikTok channels, while BBC Scotland will provide in-depth coverage of Scotland's first men's World Cup appearance since 1998.
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May 18, 2026, 7:02 PM
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