Fox Sports has finalized its broadcast roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with veteran play-by-play announcer Derek Rae confirmed as a key member of the commentary team. The announcement comes as networks prepare for the expanded 48-team tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Rae joins an extensive English-language lineup that includes established voices such as John Strong, Ian Darke, and JP Dellacamera. According to reports from Goal, Fox Sports intends to deploy ten dedicated commentary pairings on-location at stadiums throughout the tournament to ensure comprehensive coverage of the 104-match schedule.
The inclusion of Rae, widely recognized for his international experience and his role in the EA FC video game franchise, highlights the network’s strategy of pairing seasoned play-by-play announcers with tactical analysts. His participation is part of a broader infrastructure effort by Fox Sports, which holds exclusive English-language broadcast rights in the United States, to manage the logistical demands of a tournament spanning three countries.