FIFA World Cup: Ex-Super Eagles star John Obi Mikel teams up with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry 

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel is set to share the stage with Arsenal’s all-time goalscorer Thierry Henry at this year’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. 

Mikel, who has launched a second career in the media industry following his retirement from professional football, is among a group of elite analysts who have been signed up by Fox Sports to provide top analysis on all the 2026 FIFA World Cup games. 

The former Chelsea midfielder is one of the many former footballers on the list that also includes Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Clarence Seedorf, Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, Carli Lloyd, Thiago Alcântara, and Peter Schmeichel.  

It is not yet known which ex-players Mikel will appear alongside, but he is expected to bring his expert knowledge as a former footballer and as a professional pundit.

This will not be Mikel’s first rodeo in punditry, having already served as a regular pundit with BeIN Sports for their coverage of Champions League and Premier League games.

He also has a weekly podcast where he brings in popular guests and also gives his take on football games. 

It is not known yet which games Mikel will cover for Fox Sports, but he is expected to be on duty for games involving some African teams. 

With Nigeria not participating in this year’s World Cup, the ex-Super Eagles captain will likely be asked to provide punditry on other African teams. 

Mikel represented Nigeria at two World Cups, playing for the country in the 2014 and 2018 editions.