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Lineker to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms

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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 also host BBC Sport’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup.

He will also host the BBC’s coverage of the FA Cup 2025/2026.

“The BBC and Gary Lineker have agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup,” the BBC said, while confirming his Match of the Day tenure was ending.

Lineker said: “I’m delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen.”

He will continue with the MOTD Top Ten podcast and the BBC will also host the hugely popular The Rest is Football podcast on BBC Sounds.

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