Gabby Logan was left gobsmacked on her podcast when BBC co-host Mark Chapman corrected her World Cup plans! 🎙️🏆 As excitement builds towards the 2026 World Cup final, Gabby, who’s set to make history as the first woman to front the BBC’s coverage of the event, mistakenly thought Mark would be joining her for the big day. But, plot twist! Mark revealed with a laugh that he’d be covering the final round of The Open golf instead. ⛳️
The duo, who have shared the mic on “The Sports Agents” podcast since 2024, couldn’t help but chuckle about how they got ahead of themselves after England’s dazzling 4-2 victory over Croatia. Gabby, assuming they’d both be on World Cup duty, asked Mark: “Are you already plotting out where you’ll watch the final?” His unexpected response? “No, I’ll be at the golf.” This left Gabby momentarily speechless.
As Mark explained his schedule, he mentioned he’d be listening to colleague Kelly Cates on the radio while making his way back from Southport. While the BBC lost TV rights to The Open in 2016, Radio 5 Live still brings the exciting ball-by-ball action, and Mark’s leading the charge there instead.
With both sports giants juggling roles, Gabby couldn’t help but muse over the spectacle it could be if England makes it to the finals: “They might shift tee-off times if we reach the final. That day could be epic!” Mark speculated that in such a scenario, the championship might finish a bit earlier. ⏰
It’s all about timing, and for Gabby and Mark, it’s clear their broadcasting calendars are chock-full! Whether it’s on the green or the pitch, you can be sure these dynamic hosts will bring the excitement to airwaves and screens alike. 🏌️♂️⚽️
Who else is excited for how this World Cup is unfolding? Let us know your thoughts and where you’ll be catching the games! 👇🎉#WorldCup2026 #BBCSport