Gary Lineker’s replacement for BBC’s World Cup 2026 coverage with three names leading the race

GARY LINEKER’S departure from the BBC leaves three names leading the race to host the 2026 World Cup coverage.

The former England striker is bowing out by mutual agreement after 26 years with his final Match of the Day this Sunday.

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It comes in the wake of an antisemitism row which saw Lineker apologise for sharing a controversial post.

Lineker, 64, faced a huge backlash after he reposted a video which criticised Zionism and included an illustration of a rat.