BBC speaks out after Gary Lineker QUITS Match of the Day & leaves for good after fronting 2026 World Cup coverage

THE BBC have confirmed that Gary Lineker will quit Match of the Day and leave for good after fronting coverage for the 2026 World Cup.

It comes after The Sun revealed the former England striker will stop presenting Match of the Day at the end of this season.

AlamyThe BBC have now confirmed Gary Lineker will quit Match of the Day[/caption] BBCThe star has presented the flagship footie show since 1999[/caption] GettyBut a new deal with the BBC will keep him on our screens[/caption]

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