The FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 is set to be the biggest to date and the BBC is the only place to witness all of the action, delivering fans unprecedented coverage across TV, radio and online this summer.
All 52 matches from France will be shown live across BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport online, with the opening weekend featuring seven games, including tournament hosts France against South Korea, Brazil facing World Cup debutants Jamaica and a clash of the home nations, England v Scotland on Sunday, 9 June, live on BBC One.
Fans can follow all 24 teams on the BBC from June 7 with many focused on how far England and Scotland can progress this year.
Currently ranked third in the world, England manager Phil Neville’s side will be encouraged by their 2019 SheBelieves Cup victory, which included a win against World Cup holders USA, as they look to overcome Scotland on 9June 9, followed by Argentina on 14 June and Japan on 19 June 19 in the group stages.
Scotland, who are making their World Cup debut and topped their qualification group, are also in the same group and will be looking to make an impact against England, then they take on Japan on 14 June and Argentina on 19 June.
BBC TV’s live coverage will be led by Gabby Logan and Eilidh Barbour and they will be joined by a host of international stars, including Alex Scott, Gemma Fay, Jordan Nobbs, Hope Solo, Dion Dublin, Laura Bassett, Rachel Brown-Finnis and Casey Stoney.
With over 800 appearances between them, they will bring a wealth of experience and expert insight to viewers’ screens this summer.
Expertly leading the commentary team will be Jonathan Pearce and Robyn Cowen. The co-commentary team will be made up of former England player Sue Smith, Glasgow City head coach and former Scotland international Scott Booth and former player Lucy Ward.
Every match from the tournament will also be available to watch online via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website – bbc.co.uk/football – which will have live text commentaries on all games, in-play video clips, video highlights, quizzes and guest columns by some of the biggest names in women’s football, including England and Chelsea star Millie Bright.
BBC Sport’s Player Rater will also be available for all England and Scotland games and other key fixtures, allowing fans to have a go at their punditry skills.
The BBC’s coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup is part of its summer season of women’s sport – Change The Game – which brings an incredible line up of live sport across its various platforms, including the Women’s FA Cup Final, FIFA Women’s World Cup, Netball World Cup, Wimbledon, Women’s Ashes and World Athletics Championships, all available across the BBC ensuring audiences will have more live women’s sport, free-to-air, than ever before.
Commenting on the BBC’s Change The Game season, Barbara Slater, Director of BBC Sport, said:
“The BBC prides itself on being the home of big sporting events and has led from the front in showcasing the best of women’s sport to the widest possible audience.
“This summer is a fantastic platform for women’s sport deserving of our unrivalled line up of presenters, pundits and commentators ensuring audiences are given the best analysis and insight from every sport.”
Alongside BBC TV’s extensive coverage, BBC Alba will bring full coverage of all three of Scotland’s group games to Gaelic-speaking audiences, as well as any knockout matches should they progress.
Scroll down for a full list of live games from the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, which will be shown across BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four and BBC Red Button, or visit SOTB’s dedicated Women’s World Cup page.
