Gary Lineker will step away from presenting Match of the Day at the end of the season - but will remain with the BBC until the 2026 World Cup.
Gary Lineker will step down as Match of the Day host Gary Lineker will step away from presenting Match of the Day at the end of the season – but will remain with the BBC until the 2026 World Cup. The sports broadcaster and former professional footballer has been hosting the iconic BBC show for 25 years but his future with the programme has come under increased speculation in recent months.
Lineker will remain with the BBC until the 2026 World Cup The decision led to a bizarre incident where the show was broadcast without presenters, pundits or its usual commentators when on-screen staff refused to appear on the show in a show of solidarity towards Lineker. The 63-year-old was eventually allowed to return, but the broadcaster will now move in a new direction with its flagship football show after six weeks of talks.
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