Who are the pundits, presenters and commentators for Spain vs Austria?

GOLETA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) (EDITOR'S NOTE: This image has been digitally altered.) David Alaba #8 of Austria poses for a portrait during the official FIFA World Cup 2026 portrait session on June 06, 2026 in Goleta, California. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Austria captain David Alaba will come up against Spain tonight (Image credit: Getty Images)

Spain will try to avoid a potential upset this evening when they face Austria to try and seal a place in the last 16 of the World Cup.

After drawing 0-0 with Cape Verde in their opening fixture, they have looked a lot sharper, beating Saudi Arabia and former champions Uruguay.

Here's who will bring you coverage of this evening's match, including pundits and commentators.

The match will be shown live on BBC One in the UK

Kelly Cates

Match of the Day host Kelly Cates will present this evening's coverage (Image credit: Getty Images)

The Spain vs Austria match will be shown live on BBC One in the UK, with Match of the Day host Kelly Cates presenting.

She will be joined by members of the BBC's punditry team for pre-match build-up and analysis at half-time and full-time.

HULL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Hart working as a television pundit for TNT Sports ahead of the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Hull City and Chelsea at MKM Stadium on February 13, 2026 in Hull, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Joe Hart will be among the pundits for the Spain vs Austria match (Image credit: Getty Images)

Among them will be former Manchester City, Spurs and England goalkeeper Joe Hart.

He will be joined in the BBC's Salford studio by ex-Chelsea defender and former Spain international Cesar Azpilicueta, who made 44 appearances for his country, scoring once.

Alongside the pair will be ex-Aston Villa and Germany international Thomas Hitzlsperger, who was part of the German World Cup squad that finished third on home soil in 2006.

Meanwhile, from the gantry at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will be commentator Steve Bower, with Danny Murphy providing co-comms.

They won't be the only BBC commentary pairing covering the match.

TV Expert Thomas Hitzlsperger prior to the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on September 26, 2022 in London, England.

Thomas Hitzlsperger will be part of the BBC punditry team for Spain vs Austria (Image credit: Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

Providing commentary for the BBC's radio coverage will be Vicki Sparks. She will be joined for the game by former striker Dion Dublin.

The game is due to kick off at 8pm UK time.

Ryan Gray
Freelance Writer

Ryan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names. 

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