Who’s Covering 2026 World Cup at Fox Sports?

TL;DR

Fox Sports will cover the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a team led by play-by-play announcer John Strong and analyst Stu Holden. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Key points

Fox Sports is a primary broadcaster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
John Strong returns as play-by-play announcer for the tournament.
Stu Holden will join Strong as a head broadcaster.
The World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

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2026 FIFA World Cup

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina kisses the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winners' Trophy while holding the adidas Golden Boot award after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. - Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

The 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place from Thursday, June 11, through Sunday, July 19. Fox is one of the primary broadcasters for the event, and Fox Sports recently announced its team of experts that will be covering the games.

Play-by-play announcer John Strong will return for his third FIFA World Cup, joined by U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team player Stu Holden as his fellow head broadcaster on Fox Sports. Here’s a breakdown of who else is on their team of correspondents and analysts providing expert-level insights into the ins and outs of the tournament.