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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Michael Savage Media editor

BBC presenting duties to be shared for World Cup – but who will host the final?

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan at BBC Sport's 2025-26 football season launch
Cates, Chapman and Logan at BBC Sport's 2025-26 football season launch last August. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

When the BBC split the task of presenting Match of the Day between three prominent broadcasters, executives were clear – there were to be “no favourites” among the new hosts Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman.

That mantra is now being underlined as the corporation prepares its coverage for this summer’s World Cup. It is understood producers are ensuring that the trio have an equal number of programmes to present once the tournament kicks off in Mexico City.

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