Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has been added to the analyst roster for Fox Television’s coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The ex-Chelsea midfielder will join a star-studded group of studio and matchday contributors as the tournament gets underway on June 11.
Quick facts
John Obi Mikel has been named as an analyst for Fox Television’s 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage.
He will work alongside Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Peter Schmeichel, Clarence Seedorf, Clint Dempsey, and Javier Hernandez.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 11.
Mikel’s appointment places him among some of the game’s most recognisable former players, spanning multiple eras and international backgrounds, as the broadcast team prepares for the opening of the tournament.
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