Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for France vs Paraguay?

UNITED STATES - JULY 02: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This image, created on July 2, is a digital composite of image numbers 2280707901, 2280708104, 2281145343 and 2281145362.) In this photo illustration, (L-R) Orlando Gill and Gustavo Gomez of Paraguay and Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele of France ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round 16 match between Paraguay and France on July 02, 2026 in the United States. The match will be played at Philadelphia Stadium on July 04, 2026. (Photo by FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) — Paraguay vs France (Image credit: Getty Images)

France vs Paraguay is a battle of giant and giant-slayer, with the 2018 champions, and 2022 finalists, taking on a Germany-vanquishing Paraguay.

Didier Deschamps’ men have looked the side to beat at the competition, seemingly marching with ease to a third successive World Cup final come July 19.

In their way is Paraguay, and perhaps the hottest World Cup day on record thus far, who prevailed against Germany on penalties in the Round of 32 - but which presenters, commentators and pundits will compliment the event?

BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for France vs Paraguay

Mark Chapman - Radio 5 Live — Mark 'Chappers' Chapman leads the broadcast (Image credit: BBC)

The full line-up of presenters, commentators and presenters for France vs Paraguay, being played this evening at 10pm BST, has been revealed.

Kylian Mbappe is in red hot form, with eight goal involvements in his four 2026 World Cup fixtures thus far, with tonight’s game being held at the Philadelphia Stadium.

Pundit Joe Hart looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Serbia and England at Arena AufSchalke on June 16, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) — Joe Hart (Image credit: Getty Images)

Serving as presenter for the event on BBC is Mark Chapman, of Match of the Day fame and now one of the broadcaster’s staple presences at the 2026 World Cup.

Joining as pundits are a selection of former professionals.

Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards offer their thoughts on this match.

Former German and English internationals, those three will have more than enough experience to provide cutting-edge analysis on the happenings in Philadelphia.

Serving as the match’s main voice is Steve Wilson, with the ever-iconic Stephen Warnock stepping in for the Round of 16 showdown as co-commentator.

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA - one of the host stadiums of the 2026 World Cup — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA (Image credit: Getty Images)

The winner of France vs Paraguay will take on the victor of Canada vs Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, being played on July 9 at 9pm BST.

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