Ian Wright reunites with son after 18 months in emotional live TV moment

FootballSports
14 Jun 2026 • 9:46 PM MYT
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Ian Wright reunites with son after 18 months in emotional live TV moment

Ian Wright reunited with his son Bradley Wright-Phillips after 18 months apart in an emotional live TV moment.

Both father and son were working as ITV pundits for the World Cup 2026, broadcasting from Brooklyn ahead of Switzerland's 1-1 draw against Qatar on Saturday (13 June).

Whilst Wright-Phillips was sat in the secondary broadcasting area, and Wright was in the main studio inside, the host made sure to give the two a chance to reunite.

"Look at you son, I love you bro,” said Wright as he hugged his son.

“I haven't seen you in a year and a half and this is where we meet, it's not bad,” he replied.

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