Gary Lineker and podcast co-stars confirmed for Netflix 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage - and they will "talk football everyday"
The Rest Is Football, with over 7 million monthly streams, will deliver daily World Cup coverage from New York including analysis, interviews, and reports from England camp and fan zones.
7 Articles
7 Articles
Seven months after his departure from the BBC, Gary Lineker has landed a new gig on Netflix. He has signed a multi-million pound deal with Netflix to host his podcast, "The Rest Is Football," during the 2026 World Cup. His production company, Goalhanger, which Lineker owns, sold the rights to the show to the American streaming service, which plans to expand its podcast offerings next year. According to British media reports, this new contract is…
Netflix to stream daily football show for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Netflix has teamed up with major sports podcast The Rest Is Football to produce a daily TV show during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Announced on Wednesday, English football greats Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards will present their popular, Goalhanger-produced podcast for Netflix from New York during the international tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. SEE ALSO: Amazon is blocking illegal Fire Stick sports streaming…
Gary Lineker and podcast co-stars confirmed for Netflix 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage - and they will "talk football everyday"
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards will host The Rest Is Football podcast daily on Netflix during World Cup 2026.Last month, reports suggested that Lineker was set to join up with the streamer for next summer's tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico after his early exit from the BBC.Netflix and Goalhanger, the 65-year-old's production company, have now confirmed that the much-loved football podcast will have daily shows …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 71% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium






