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Peter Drury in the house! Poetic commentator for Argentina vs Mexico World Cup 2022 clash excites fans

By Sunita Iyer  |  First Published Nov 27, 2022, 12:42 AM IST

Peter Drury, known by many as the most articulate commentator in the football world, provided commentary during Argentina's clash against Mexico at the Qatar World Cup 2022 on Saturday night at the Lusail Stadium.


Premier League supporters know the value of the renowned Peter Drury's voice and commentary during a pivotal game. He is currently the most insightful and poetic football commentator. Since the 54-year-old relocated to provide his voice to American viewers at the start of the league season this year, he has been much missed by many fans worldwide.

Now an official commentator for NBC Sports, Peter Drury took the mic during Argentina vs Mexico clash in the Qatar World Cup 2022, sparking enormous excitement among football fanatics who missed the veteran's commentary leading into the showpiece event. The poetic genius had earlier commentated during Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia, Belgium's 1-0 win against Canada and Netherlands' 2-0 win against Senegal.

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Argentina faces Group C rivals Mexico to bounce back from their disastrous opening encounter. Their World Cup dreams are already on the line. While the Albiceleste kicked off their World Cup quest for the third time by losing to rank outsiders Saudi Arabia, Mexico survived a scare to draw with Poland on Tuesday.

Argentina last lost in their opening World Cup game in 1990; Maradona eventually led his team to the championship game. This Messi-led Albiceleste can now secure a crucial opening victory for the 2022 edition, but it will be a challenging task given the expectations of a football-mad nation and a transitional Mexico team.

In his opening lines for Argentina vs Mexico clash at Lusail Stadium, iconic commentator Peter Drury said, "Now that is how World Cup is meant to sound."

Fans of the veteran commentatory were overjoyed to hear his voice for this must-win match for Messi's Argentina. "Peter Drury commentating in Argentina vs Mexico. Thank god!" said on user on Twitter.

"Peter Drury in commentry is what you need for a day like this," noted another fan of the poetic commentator, while a third added, "Peter Drury can give you an orgasm through his commentary."

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Here's a look at some of the other reactions of fans upon hearing Peter Drury during Argentina vs Mexico clash:

"It's not how you start, it's how you finish" Peter Drury on Argentina Vs Mexico game,this guy πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

β€” Sam (@nahurir)

"Argentina and Messi, the great, marching here to stay alive.
There is no way to hide.
Not often in World Cup has a great been rendered so vulnerable so soon".
Peter Drury, c'est du rΓ©gal au commentaire sur Supersport. Quelle voix et quel vocabulaire !

β€” Cheikh Fatma DIOPπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³β­ (@cheikhfatma24)

Peter Drury commentating in Argentina vs Mexico. Thank god!

β€” Anas. (@Anossid)

Peter Drury waxing the lyrics πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

β€” Brian (@yobran)

peter drury saab breaking my nnn tonight when mexico knock out pepsi pic.twitter.com/QAlpcBM3tz

β€” its coming to the favelasπŸ‡§πŸ‡· (@N4TUKAKA)

Peter Drury x Messi

I might cum

β€” kiLL edward (@LionKingOnIce)

Peter Drury pic.twitter.com/2lyJMjvpzq

β€” DME πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦ (@dme_363)

The poetic football commentator Peter Drury: Argentina πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· vs Mexico πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ , it doesn't get any better than this.

β€” LEAKA (@LeakaMadisha)

Me hearing Peter Drury pic.twitter.com/utb6WUO5jJ

β€” DME πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦ (@dme_363)

Peter Drury is in commentary. Whenever I think of him and Messi, the first thing I think about is Roma 2018.

β€” HazelnutπŸ‡¦πŸ‡· (@HazelnutCunt)

Peter Drury:πŸ—£ Argentina and Mexico are out of tunnel, Argentina, walking to save their lives" πŸ˜†πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

β€” LampardπŸ’Ž (@Lampard_Lawal)

"Argentina, maybe their slogan is it's not how you start but it's how you finish." - Peter Drury

β€” Sidwell Guduka (@SidwellGuduka)

Cherry on the cake is 'Peter drury' is covering today's game πŸ€©πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

β€” Manish ξ¨€πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή πŸ‡§πŸ‡· (@ma12nish)
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