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Football royalty Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards deliver a fix of banter, analysis and hot takes.

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Jack Seale

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards are in New York for the duration of the World Cup, reacting to results and news, having moved their hit podcast to a new home, Netflix. As with any major podcast these days it’s all filmed, so it’ll position itself as the best place on TV, not just on podcast apps, to debate which team looks to be the likely trophy-winner.

As well as the banter – at previous tournaments, the trio haven’t been shy to criticise players, while some of their studio guests have been much more forthcoming in the company of Lineker and co than they are elsewhere – you can expect interviews and reports from the England training camp and fan zones.

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7.1/10

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News & features about The Rest is Football

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  The Rest Is Football future on Netflix confirmed following FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage
  
  It's good news for fans of Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards...

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  Gary Lineker questions Cristiano Ronaldo inclusion at World Cup 2026 as The Rest Is Football launches on Netflix
  
  The 41-year-old's place in the Portugal team has been a subject of debate...

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  Gary Lineker's The Rest Is Football on Netflix confirms starry list of guests ahead of release date
  
  Harry Maguire tops a star-studded guest list for The Rest Is Football during World Cup 2026.

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  Disney+ unveils major deal to show Stick to Football and announces new Wayne Rooney show – with release dates confirmed
  
  Rooney, Keane and Neville are coming to Disney+...

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  Netflix content boss eyes Men’s World Cup football rights as 2030 and 2034 rights in talks between FIFA and streaming giants
  
  It could be a power struggle between streaming giants...

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  Gary Lineker and podcast co-stars confirmed for Netflix 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage
  
  It's good news for fans of The Rest Is Football...

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  BBC Match of the Day 'signs new deal with major football icon' in aftermath of Gary Lineker's exit
  
  Football fans will be seeing a lot more of him...

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  Gary Lineker says he doesn't miss the BBC: "I'm enjoying life without having to tread on eggshells"
  
  Having left the BBC, the broadcaster and legendary England striker is keen to enjoy the freedom of the World Cup on his own terms.

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  Gary Lineker's "remarkable" life story confirmed to be focus of Prime Video docuseries
  
  The star's career on and off the pitch is set to be detailed in a new tell-all series.

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  Gary Lineker tipped for huge 2026 with major Netflix deal following BBC exit and NTAs win
  
  The former Match of the Day presenter may be heading to World Cup 2026 after all...

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  Alan Shearer on England's World Cup chances and fears "we might come unstuck"
  
  Alan Shearer played 63 times for England but only at one World Cup Finals, in 1998. He will be based in New York while travelling to different matches throughout this tournament for BBC commentary.

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  Gary Lineker among celebs cut from Celebrity Apprentice 2025 special after appearances filmed
  
  The Rest Is Football host filmed scenes for the BBC's Celebrity Apprentice Christmas special back in March.

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  Gary Lineker is looking forward to weekends off after leaving Match of the Day
  
  "I need to slow down a little bit and enjoy life."

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  Gary Lineker had to improvise during last ever MOTD after losing script
  
  Lineker was speaking about his last MOTD show on The Rest Is Football.

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  BBC confirms World Cup 2026 coverage line-up including former winner and teases "major evolution"
  
  The biggest World Cup ever is nearly here...

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  Gary Lineker and Chicken Shop Date's Amelia Dimoldenberg confirmed for Edinburgh TV Festival 2026
  
  The pair will appear back-to-back on day one of the event.

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  When is Gary Lineker's last Match of the Day? Time and date
  
  The Match of the Day presenter will front the much-loved football highlights show one final time.

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  Spitting Image returns as YouTube series – and the first episode is streaming now
  
  Spitting Image – but not as you've seen it before.

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  Gary Lineker reveals he was offered Celebrity Big Brother but chose to prank bosses
  
  "My agent sent it through jokingly and he replied, 'Oh yes, Gary's fee will be £50 million!'"

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  Gary Lineker beats Ant & Dec at NTAs 2025 - ending duo's 23-year winning streak
  
  Lineker also beat out Alison Hammond, Claudia Winkleman and Stacey Solomon to win the Presenter category, which is based entirely on public votes.

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  Gary Lineker to quit Match of the Day but extends BBC contract: 'It's only TV'
  
  The broadcaster will still be fronting coverage of the FA Cup and 2026 World Cup.

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  Gary Lineker to leave BBC and won't host World Cup after antisemitism controversy
  
  The Match of the Day presenter will not return to host the BBC's World Cup coverage in 2026.

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  Match of the Day 2 confirmed for rebrand as new presenting era dawns
  
  The popular Sunday night show will be simply known as Match of the Day.

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  BBC presenter Alex Scott says trolls threatened to throw acid in her face
  
  The presenter revealed it left her scared to leave her home.

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