The BBC has confirmed its full presenting, punditry, and commentary lineup for the Group C showdown between Scotland and Brazil at the 2026 World Cup.
Kick-off is scheduled for 11pm British time, with both nations capable of topping the group by the time the final whistle blows. The match takes place at the Miami Stadium, with Mexican referee Cesar Ramos in charge.
Kelly Cates leads the studio
Veteran broadcaster Kelly Cates will serve as presenter for the evening. The daughter of Liverpool FC legend Sir Kenny Dalglish, Cates is a familiar face for Scottish football fans, having previously fronted coverage of Scotland's World Cup campaigns.
She is joined in the studio by three former professionals. Rachel Corsie, a decorated ex-Scotland international, brings 155 caps and 20 international goals to the panel. Scott Brown, the former Celtic and Scotland captain, earned 55 caps for the Tartan Army and scored four goals across his international career.
Completing the punditry trio is Lucas Leiva, the Brazil international who spent years at Liverpool FC and became a cult figure on Merseyside. Leiva is perhaps best remembered by BBC audiences for a wayward strike that famously drew laughter from then-manager Jurgen Klopp.
McLeod and McFadden on commentary
Liam McLeod, a native Scot, will handle the main commentary duties. McLeod described it as a



