Seven unveils FIFA Women’s World Cup commentary team

Mel McLaughlin and legendary Bruce McAvaney will lead Seven’s coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup from July.

Also commentating are Adam Peacock and Emma Freedman. Coverage will also feature Matildas star and two-time Olympian, Elise Kellond-Knight, and three-time FIFA Women’s World Cup star Heather Garriock.

Calling all the action will be David Basheer, with insights from former Matildas player talent Grace Gill.

Seven’s Head of Network Sport Lewis Martin, said: “This FIFA Women’s World Cup is set to be the most exciting sporting event of the decade, breaking new ground for Australian sport and capturing the imagination of all Australians.

“The 7SPORT family could not be more thrilled to be harnessing the passion for the world game and sharing that enthusiasm and athletic excellence with our audience, which is already treated to the best in AFL, cricket, horse racing and motorsport, live and free on Your Home of Sport.

“Our own Mel McLaughlin is living her childhood dream at the helm of such an historic competition, while Bruce McAvaney’s love for all sport shows in every event he covers and this global tournament will be no different,” he said.

“So, settle into your front-row seat on Channel 7 and 7plus and watch the greatness unfold.”

From 20 July to 20 August, Australians will be spoilt with the best of world football, as the Matildas go for glory at the biggest global sporting event this year, to be staged across Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever.

Seven will be there as Australia’s mighty Matildas campaign for a maiden title, with 15 key matches – including the opening match, Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals, the Final and every Matildas game – to be broadcast live and free across the screens of Seven.