BBC One to show France v Senegal as Gabby Logan leads World Cup coverage
Match date:
BBC One to show France v Senegal as Gabby Logan leads World Cup coverage
France v Senegal will be shown live in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with Gabby Logan presenting the BBC’s television coverage from 20:00 BST on 16 June 2026. The match is also available on BBC Sport Online, while BBC Radio 5 Live will provide live audio commentary with Steve Crossman presenting.[1][3][4][6]
The fixture, a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I clash, is scheduled for 20:00 BST at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.[1][3] BBC’s World Cup coverage is extensive this summer, with the corporation confirming live television, streaming and radio output across all 104 matches of the tournament.[6]
On the BBC’s TV panel, Wayne Rooney, Gaël Clichy and Olivier Giroud are listed as pundits.[User query] Rooney, England’s record goalscorer until 2023, has become a familiar BBC tournament analyst, bringing major-tournament experience from his long international career. Clichy, a former France international and Premier League title winner with Manchester City, adds a defensive perspective shaped by elite club and international football. Giroud, one of France’s most decorated modern strikers, arrives with direct insight from the same generation that has defined French international success over the past decade.[User query]
Gabby Logan remains one of the BBC’s most recognisable football presenters, having fronted major tournament coverage for both television and radio over many years. Her role on a game of this scale underlines the BBC’s strategy of pairing a high-profile presenter with prominent former players for major international fixtures.[User query]
For listeners, Steve Crossman will lead coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live. Crossman is a long-serving BBC broadcaster whose work across football and major live events has made him one of the corporation’s most established radio presenters, and his presence ensures the match will be covered in the BBC’s familiar live matchday style.[User query]
Outside the UK, the match will also be available on FOX in the United States, where Ian Darke is the main commentator with Landon Donovan as co-commentator, Geoff Shreeves reporting and Mark Clattenburg providing the former-official perspective.[1][2][User query] Darke is one of football’s most respected English-language commentators, widely known for his work on major international tournaments and Premier League football. Donovan, a former United States international, brings a player’s-eye view, while Shreeves and Clattenburg add touchline and officiating analysis.[User query]
The international broadcast picture is rounded out by RTÉ 2 in Ireland with Tony O’Donoghue presenting, while the world feed will feature Peter Drury alongside Alan Smith.[User query] Drury is among the best-known voices in football broadcasting, celebrated for his big-match narration, while Smith, born in 1962, is a veteran co-commentator whose analysis has become a fixture of top-level coverage across Europe.[User query]
For UK viewers, the key detail is straightforward: BBC One is the main television channel, with BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Online providing digital access, and BBC Radio 5 Live offering live audio coverage.[1][3][4][6] That makes France v Senegal one of the most widely accessible fixtures of the tournament for British audiences, whether they want full television coverage, live radio, or streaming on the BBC’s digital platforms.
More match information can be found on BBC Sport’s Senegal team page, which covers news, results and fixtures across the tournament.BBC Sport Senegal
Article generated: 15 June 2026, 20:00 GMT