ZEE5 has roped in former India football captain Sunil Chhetri as a pre-show expert for its FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage.
Chhetri joins the platform’s expert panel, which already features Bhaichung Bhutia, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, and Igor Štimac. He will contribute pre-match analysis and insights throughout the tournament, adding his playing experience and tactical understanding of the game to the platform’s coverage lineup.
Speaking about his association with ZEE5 and the World Cup, Sunil Chhetri said the FIFA World Cup is where football’s biggest stories come to life, and he’s excited to be part of ZEE5’s expert panel for this edition of the tournament. He noted that every World Cup produces moments fans remember for years, whether it’s established stars adding to their legacy or emerging players and nations chasing history on the world’s biggest footballing stage.
He added that having spent his life playing and studying the game, he’s looking forward to sharing his perspective with fans, breaking down the tactical battles, standout performers, and defining moments that make the tournament such a special event for football followers everywhere. He said he hopes his insights add a fresh, on-ground perspective to the conversations around the tournament.
Chhetri will appear across pre-match programming and analysis segments throughout the World Cup, joining ZEE5’s broader expert panel as the platform builds out its tournament coverage for Indian football and football fans across the country.
