Who are the ITV pundits, commentators and presenters for Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia?

Cape Verde were one of the biggest stories of the 2026 World Cup group stage
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Some of the final sets of group games have not been thrilling entertainment, but this game could be an exception.

More teams than we would like have either had nothing to play for or have been able to settle for mutually convenient results in their third and final group games.

But Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia both have very good reason to go for the win when they meet in their last Group H match. Saudi Arabia have to win, and Cape Verde will know a draw might not be enough unless Spain beat Uruguay in the other game.

ITV pundits for Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia

Kevin Pina got on the scoresheet against Uruguay

Cape Verde may be able to get through with a draw if Spain beat Uruguay - but a win would definitely put them through (Image credit: Getty Images)

The game is set to kick off at 7pm local time (1am UK time) at Houston's NRG Stadium, with ITV4 set to broadcast the game in the UK, with coverage slated to start at 12:15am.

When ITV have previously had two kick-offs to deal with at the same time this summer, they have broadcast the same build-up for both games across ITV1 and ITV4.

Saudi Arabia's Abdulelah al-Amri opened the scoring against Uruguay

Saudi Arabia must win to stand a chance of going through (Image credit: Getty Images)

That is once again the case here, with Laura Woods on lead presenter duty.

Joining Woodsy, is Gary Neville. Known for his work on Sky Sports alongside Jamie Carragher, Neville has stepped into his role at ITV expertly and continued the high end analysis we expect from him.

We all know what happened with Neville at Valencia, so lucky ITV have brought in someone who knows what they are talking about when it comes to management in the shape of Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglu applauds the fans after victory over Manchester United in August 2023.

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The former Australia manager likewise has a solid medal collection on several continents having lifted silverware in his home country, Japan, Scotland and most recently Tottenham.

To complete the line up is Juan Mata. He spent 11 years playing in England before heading to Turkey, Japan and Australia. He was part of the Spain side that won the World Cup in 2010 and Euro 2012, so knows a thing or two about navigating these tournaments

Steven Chicken

Steven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication, WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.

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