Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for England vs Argentina?

UNITED STATES - JULY 13: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This image, created on July 13, is a digital cutout composite of image numbers 2280721399, 2280721828, 2280721432, 2280721466, 2281268724, 2281268575, 2281268700 and 2281268651.) In this photo illustration, (L-R) Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Pickford, Harry Kane of England and Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez, Leandro Paredes and Julian Alvarez of Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina on July 13, 2026 in the United States. The match will be played at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026. (Photo by FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) — England vs Argentina (Image credit: Getty Images)

England and Argentina now know the opponent they will need to prepare for if they qualify for the World Cup Final.

Spain's resolute, controlled performance in their 2-0 semi-final win over France has thrown the gauntlet down to the two remaining semi-finalists, which is a game that is expected to be a much feistier affair.

So, who do the BBC have in the punditry and commentary roles covering England versus Argentina?

Who are the pundits, commentators and presenters for England vs Argentina?

Jude Bellingham of England celebrates after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. — Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham will hope to make fans of his club side miserable on Sunday, if England get past Argentina tonight (Image credit: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

England vs Argentina will kick off at 8pm BST, broadcast by the BBC with the full line-up of pundits, commentators and presenters now revealed.

The winner of the event, which is being held at the climate-controlled Atlanta Stadium, will play Luis de la Fuente's Spain in the World Cup Final at the New York New Jersey stadium on Sunday.

Mark Chapman, presenter for BBC Sport, during the Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, London, on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Kevin Hodgson/MI News/NurPhoto) — Mark 'Chappers' Chapman (Image credit: Getty Images)

Presenting will be Mark Chapman, one of the Match of the Day hosts during the regular season and an experienced radio and television broadcaster.

Joining him on the punditry panel are three former England internationals, two of whom have appeared at the World Cup in the past.

Wayne Rooney will be in front of a mic tomorrow night, once England's highest goalscorer before Harry Kane made his mark. The Merseysider ranks highly in FourFourTwo's World Cup punditry tier-list.

Alongside Rooney are Micah Richards and Joe Hart, nowadays known for their broadcasting and media careers.

Serving as reporter on the ground is Kelly Somers, another experienced interviewer and football correspondent on the BBC payroll.

Wayne Rooney (Image credit: Getty Images)

The match's main voice is Guy Mowbray, a regular of the BBC's major tournament output over the past few decades.

Joining him as co-commentator for the semi-final showdown is the Premier League's record goalscorer and former England captain Alan Shearer.

Here is FourFourTwo's prediction for the match, as well as details on the match referee and his officiating team.

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Joe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.