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The Commentators’ View: FIFA World Cup Q&A
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball answer listener questions ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. From preparing for foreign player pronunciations, to the matches they’re most looking forward to. And from logistical travel arrangements to their favourite national anthems. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome throughout the tournament on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to [email protected]
00:30 John prepares for Mexico,
03:00 International commentary styles,
07:25 Preparing for player pronunciations,
16:40 First World Cup memories,
21:30 Is World Cup prep different?
30:45 Which matches are they most excited for?
34:00 Which cities are they most excited to visit?
36:55 Favourite national anthems & fanbases,
40:50 Thoughts on sharing commentaries,
42:40 Will the commentators be working in teams?
48:00 What does a rare summer off look like?
50:20 Will there be a World Cup TCV?
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Fri 2000 Spain v England in Women’s World Cup qualifying,
Sat 2100 England v New Zealand in friendly,
Tue 2000 England v Ukraine in Women’s World Cup qualifying,
Thu 2000 Mexico v South Africa,
Fri 0300 South Korea v Czech Republic,
Fri 2000 Canada v Bosnia & Herzegovina.
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball answer listener questions ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. From preparing for foreign player pronunciations, to the matches they’re most looking forward to. And from logistical travel arrangements to their favourite national anthems. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome throughout the tournament on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to [email protected]
00:30 John prepares for Mexico,
03:00 International commentary styles,
07:25 Preparing for player pronunciations,
16:40 First World Cup memories,
21:30 Is World Cup prep different?
30:45 Which matches are they most excited for?
34:00 Which cities are they most excited to visit?
36:55 Favourite national anthems & fanbases,
40:50 Thoughts on sharing commentaries,
42:40 Will the commentators be working in teams?
48:00 What does a rare summer off look like?
50:20 Will there be a World Cup TCV?
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Fri 2000 Spain v England in Women’s World Cup qualifying,
Sat 2100 England v New Zealand in friendly,
Tue 2000 England v Ukraine in Women’s World Cup qualifying,
Thu 2000 Mexico v South Africa,
Fri 0300 South Korea v Czech Republic,
Fri 2000 Canada v Bosnia & Herzegovina.
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