Yahoo Sports is expanding its soccer footprint ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The company announced adding high-profile talent and new programming designed to strengthen its video coverage during one of the most anticipated global sporting events.
The company unveiled its plans during its 2026 NewFront presentation in New York City. As part of that effort, Yahoo Sports is bringing in established voices while also leaning into partnerships that can help scale its reach across multiple platforms and audiences.
At the center of the announcement is the addition of Taylor Twellman, a former Major League Soccer standout who has become one of the most recognizable broadcasters in the sport.
Twellman will serve as a correspondent throughout the tournament, contributing analysis and commentary across Yahoo Sports shows and digital platforms, including appearances on Yahoo Sports Daily and The Cooligans.
Twellman’s resume includes more than a decade as ESPN’s lead soccer analyst. He has covered multiple World Cup tournaments and helped shape the network’s modern soccer presentation. He currently works as a match analyst for MLS coverage on Apple TV, and his addition gives Yahoo Sports an experienced voice capable of connecting with both casual fans and longtime followers of the sport.
In addition to adding on-air talent, Yahoo Sports is expanding its content lineup through its ongoing partnership with OneFootball. The collaboration will bring a new show, The Two Robbies and Friends, to Yahoo’s soccer hub, further diversifying the type of content available during the tournament window.
The program builds off the popularity of The Two Robbies, featuring former players and broadcasters Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Kyle Martino.
The new format will incorporate celebrity guests while exploring the broader culture surrounding the World Cup, including host city experiences, fan traditions and the global lifestyle elements that accompany the event. Episodes will be distributed daily across OneFootball’s network and Yahoo Sports’ digital platforms, with a premiere date expected later this spring.
Yahoo’s latest additions complement an already robust soccer content strategy anchored by OneFootball’s written and video coverage within the company’s dedicated soccer hub. Meanwhile, The Cooligans, hosted by Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco, will continue delivering match breakdowns with a blend of analysis and humor across streaming, podcast and FAST channel distribution.
The editorial side will also remain a key pillar, led by veteran reporter Steven Goff, who will cover the U.S. men’s national team and other major storylines throughout the tournament. Goff, recently named the recipient of the Colin Jose Media Award from the National Soccer Hall of Fame, will be covering his 15th World Cup, further reinforcing Yahoo Sports’ emphasis on experienced journalism to complement its expanding video offerings.
