Jaw-dropping sports activities host lands dream job as followers ‘cannot consider anybody higher’
A jaw-dropping sports host shared the brilliant news that she has landed her dream job ahead of the World Cup this summer as fans ‘couldn’t think of anyone better’
Katie Shanahan has announced she will be a host at the World Cup this summer(Image: @katieshanahan_official/Instagram)
Football fans came together to laud the addition of a hugely popular presenter for the upcoming World Cup coverage.
Katie Shanahan, 34, is set to head Stateside for the World Cup in North America this summer after she shared the brilliant news that she will be a presenter on the tournament’s broadcast.
She previously worked for BBC Sport and Sky Sports before finding a home on ITV as a reporter with England women’s football team during the 2023 World Cup and the 2025 Euros. Shanahan is also known for her roles on talkSPORT and has contributed on national radio from major events.
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Sharing the news to her 55,000 followers on Instagram, Katie posted a picture of her announcing her FOX Sports gig, while she shared a second picture of all the pundits and commentators, including Darren Fletcher, Owen Hargreaves and Mark Clattenburg.
Katie added the caption: “Still pinching myself… I’m very proud to share that I’ll be joining the @foxsports line-up for the 2026 @fifaworldcup
“I’ll be pitchside for matches across Canada, America and Mexico. This will be my fifth major football tournament and it’s a real privilege to be covering this for the US!
“Can’t wait for all the fun, drama and unforgettable moments from the biggest stage in football this summer.”
Her friends and followers took to the comments section to congratulate her, with Arsenal icon Ray Parlour saying: “Well done katie well deserved.”
A second said: “So happy for you,” a third added: “Congrats Katie!!” While a fourth echoed: “Congratulations Katie, you will do an amazing job.”
Katie was a field hockey player and she represented England internationally, but after suffering a fractured skull when the ball hit her in the face and another issue led to spinal reconstruction, Katie went and studied journalism.
She worked for the BBC and Sky Sports in production roles before landing a job as a football reporter for ITV, appearing on screens during coverage of England Women.
Katie was named as the new snooker presenter on Channel 5’s broadcast of the Players Championship, Tour Championship and British Open.
Ahead of her snooker debut, she said: “I’m here, there and everywhere. I’m mainly with ITV, Sky Sports and talkSPORT now and I’ve spent seven years at the BBC.
“I would probably say I’m a multi-sport presenter. It’s been heavily football, but I love all sport. I’ve covered five major football tournaments, two Olympic Games, one Winter Olympics and the Commonwealth Games.
“I’ve covered rugby, NFL, a Women’s Cricket World Cup final at Lords. I can’t wait to get stuck into the snooker next.”
