How to Watch Argentina v Cape Verde: 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on BBC Radio 5 Live and Fox
Match date:
UK football fans can tune in live to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash between Argentina and Cape Verde on Wednesday, 3 July 2026 at 23:00 UK time via BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and BBC Sport Online, with Kelly Cates presenting the broadcast [1]. In the United States, the match will be available on FOX ONE (geo/R), Fox, Fox Sports App, Fox Sports SiriusXM and iHeart Radio with John Strong as main commentator, Stuart Holden co-commentating, Natalie Gedra reporting and former official Mark Clattenburg providing insights [1].
BBC Radio 5 Live, which will broadcast live coverage of 92 of the 104 World Cup matches, is the BBC's flagship audio channel for the tournament and will be broadcasting from North America with all commentary and expert analysis fans need to stay updated [1]. The match can be accessed via digital radio, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app for iOS and Android, though viewers will need a BBC account to listen [1]. For those outside the UK, a VPN may be required to access BBC Sounds or talkSPORT [1].
In the UK, ITV will carry highlights of the match, with Jon Champion as main commentator and Ally McCoist co-commentating, while ITV X (geo/R) will stream the full broadcast on ITV1, STV and STV Player with presenter Mark Pougatch, pundits Ian Wright, Karen Carney and Gary Neville [2]. Mark Pougatch, ITV's lead presenter for a third consecutive World Cup since 2015, will lead the studio team alongside Laura Woods and Semra Hunter, with Adam Richman joining from Brooklyn studios [2].
RTE 2 Ireland will also broadcast the match with presenter Marie Crowe, commentator Des Curran, co-commentator Ronnie Whelan and pundits Shay Given, Alan Cawley and Kevin Doyle [2]. The world feed will feature main commentator Simon Brotherton and co-commentator Mark Schwarzer, while talkSPORT will host presenter Adrian Durham, main commentator Jim Proudfoot and co-commentator Stuart Pearce [2].
Kelly Cates, a seasoned BBC presenter with decades of experience in football broadcasting, has been a regular voice on BBC Radio 5 Live's World Cup coverage, bringing her trademark clarity and insight to the build-up and commentary [1]. John Strong, an experienced American sports commentator, has covered major international football events for Fox, while Stuart Holden, a former MLS and Scottish Professional Football League player, adds player perspective to Fox's commentary team [1].
For more details on how to access BBC Radio 5 Live and other audio coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, visit this comprehensive guide.
Article generated: 1 July 2026, 23:25 GMT