John Obi Mikel Joins Thierry Henry’s Fox Sports Team for 2026 World Cup
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has been named among an all-star group of analysts for Fox Sports’ coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He will work alongside Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimović and other former greats to provide expert commentary on every match across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Since retiring from professional football, Mikel has carved out a media career with roles at BeIN Sports and a weekly podcast. He is expected to lend his insights to coverage of games involving African nations.
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