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It’s over to Los Angeles for the first game in the second round of Group G, with Belgium taking on Iran.
Both sides go into the game looking for their first win, after draws against Egypt and New Zealand respectively.
But who’s set to be talking us through the action?
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ITV commentators for Belgium vs Iran
Viewers in the UK will be able to watch this game live, for free, via ITV and ITVX, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST.
The broadcaster’s coverage, however, will begin an hour before, with a star-studded cast brought in to tee up the action.
One of ITV’s main presenters, Mark Pougatch, will be hosting this one, joined by three household names.
The first of those is Emma Hayes, best known for her time with Chelsea Women, who now manages USWNT and is a regular contributor to international coverage.
Alongside her is Roy Keane, an ITV and Sky Sports favourite, who can be as bitingly aggressive as he was on the pitch when he sees something he doesn’t like.
One of those often on the end of his wrath in his playing days was Arsenal man Patrick Vieira, and the two are linking back up tonight in the studio.
Thankfully (or not, depending on your disposition) the pair have made up since that infamous 2005 tunnel incident, so don’t expect too many fireworks in the studio tonight.
Talking us through the action during the game is commentator Joe Speight.
He is with ITV for their World Cup coverage, and has also worked with NBC across the pond for their coverage of the USMNT.
He’ll be flanked by co-commentator Lucy Ward, a former Leeds United player who has worked across pretty much all the major broadcasters, including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
