Lineker to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms
The BBC has confirmed that Match of the Day host Gary Lineker is to step down from the flagship football show at the end of this season, but will host BBC Sport’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup. He will also front the BBC's coverage of the FA Cup 2025/2026.
Gary Lineker, the well-known face of Match of the Day for decades, has announced his departure from the BBC’s show.
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