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Popular Sports Podcasts the rest is footballSpeciality gary lineker, alan shearerAnd micah richardshas confirmed that it will become a daily show. Netflix During the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The series, produced by Goalhanger, is set to be filmed in New York.
Gary Lineker expressed his excitement for the new venture, saying: “We can’t wait to bring The Rest Is Football to Netflix for the 2026 World Cup.
“This is a great opportunity for the three of us to do what we love – talking about football every day – but on a truly global stage. Expect all the usual analysis, honesty and plenty of laughs… just a few more cameras pointed at us, all from the Big Apple.”
The announcement follows Lineker’s departure from the BBC’s flagship football programme, match of the DayAfter 26 years in May.
His exit followed controversy over an Instagram post he shared about Zionism, which included an illustration of a rat, which was historically recognized as an anti-Semitic insult.
Lineker issued an unreserved apology for the social media post, after which he confirmed his early departure from his BBC presenting role and said he would no longer front the broadcaster’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup.
it has since been replaced match of the Day By the broadcasting trio of Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates.
Lineker’s replacement for the World Cup has not yet been confirmed, but he will still have a prominent role in the tournament thanks to his podcast.
The World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada is now just six months away, and England will soon know who they will face.
The draw for the tournament is due to take place on Friday, with England and Scotland already confirmed, while Wales, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are due to take part in the play-offs in March.