Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Norway vs Iraq?

Norway hero Erling Haaland with his mouth open on the pitch. — It's time for Norway to announce themselves at the 2026 World Cup against Iraq, and BBC's complete line-up of pundits, commentators and presenters for the broadcast is here. (Image credit: Getty Images)

The BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Norway vs Iraq, being broadcast tonight at 11pm BST, have been revealed.

Norway remain the most likely 'dark horse' at the 2026 World Cup, with a quietly stacked line-up that appears capable of beating anybody on its best day.

After a perfect eight wins out of eight in their World Cup qualifying group, the stage is set for the Haaland-led side to announce itself as serious contenders against Iraq this evening.

BBC's complete list of pundits, commentators and presenters for Norway vs Iraq, in Group I at the 2026 World Cup

General view inside the stadium prior to the MLS match between New England Revolution and Orlando City at Gillette Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts — Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts has been rebranded 'Boston Stadium' for the duration of the tournament (Image credit: Getty Images)

The match will be played at the Boston Stadium and will be available for British viewers via a BBC broadcast.

At the presenting helm is Kelly Cates, an esteemed broadcaster known for her work with the BBC, Sky Sports and ESPN.

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Cates is the eldest of Sir Kenny Dalglish's four daughters, and rose to broadcasting prominence in the early 2010s.

The Scottish presenter will be joined by two pundits for the broadcast - both ex-professionals with plenty of insight to offer.

The first of which is Ashley Williams, ex-Everton veteran and Wales international.

Williams did not get to play in a World Cup tournament for his nation, however, he was awarded over 80 caps for his nation.

The second is Ellen White, who knows well what it takes to win on the grandest of international stages.

Ellen White as a pundit for the BBC holding a microphone. — Ellen White, former Lioness, knows what it takes to prevail at the highest levels of international football. (Image credit: Getty Images)

The former Lioness achieved UEFA European Championship glory with England in 2022, just a month before her retirement.

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Kedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC, he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television, you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.