ITV pundit leaves World Cup with immediate effect as Mark Pougatch speaks out

NewsShowbizEngland Football TeamEngland play Argentina on Wednesday night08:19, 15 Jul 2026An ITV pundit has left World Cup coverage with immediate effect - as Mark Pougatch issued a farewell message. Patrick Vieira, the former Arsenal midfielder, has left the ITV coverage after France's tournament exit.‌After going down 2-0 to Spain, host Pougatch thanked Vieira for his insight as he sat alongside Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Gary Neville. He said: “Patrick, it’s been great to have you with us at this World Cup. Sorry you’re not here this weekend.‌“But it’s been great to have you with us and thank you very much for contributions. Very, very enjoyable indeed.” Vieira was in the ITV studio to watch the first of the two semi-finals.‌READ MORE Three groups of EV drivers will get pay-per-mile ref