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: Led the studio moderation for ARD, often paired with Bastian Schweinsteiger for match previews and reviews.
: The legendary commentator marked his retirement following the 2022 World Cup after decades of service for ZDF.
The broadcasts were guided by veteran sports journalists who moderated the studio discussions: : Led the studio moderation for ARD, often
The expert roster featured several World Cup winners and former international stars to provide tactical insights and commentary:
For the , German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF deployed a high-profile team of experts, anchors, and commentators to deliver comprehensive coverage across their networks. Operating primarily from a joint World Cup studio located in Mainz at the ZDF Lerchenberg site, the two broadcasters shared production resources for their live match broadcasts. Expert Analysis Panels Operating primarily from a joint World Cup studio
: Known for his analytical depth, Kramer partnered with Mertesacker to form a staple expert duo for ZDF's coverage.
: Another 2014 champion, Mertesacker provided analysis for ZDF's sportstudio live alongside longtime colleague Christoph Kramer . ARD and ZDF shared the broadcast rights for
ARD and ZDF shared the broadcast rights for 60 matches , while MagentaTV held the rights for all 64 tournament matches in Germany, including 16 exclusive fixtures.






