BBC CONFIRMS GARY LINEKER TO STOP HOSTING MATCH OF THE DAY AT THE END OF THE SEASON
The BBC has confirmed that Gary Lineker will step down from hosting Match of the Day at the end of the 2024/25 season.
The former England striker has signed a new deal that will see him host the BBC’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup.
Lineker will also front the BBC’s coverage of next season’s FA Cup.
“The BBC and Gary Lineker have agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup. Gary will lead the coverage of the tournament, as England once again try to land a first major trophy since 1966, the other Home Nations look to qualify and Lionel Messi aims to retain the trophy he won with Argentina,” said a statement released this morning.
“Gary will also host BBC Sport’s coverage of the FA Cup in the 2025/26 season, 35 years on from lifting the trophy as a player.
“After a quarter of a century, Gary is stepping down from hosting Match of The Day at the end of this season.
“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.”
Lineker added: “I’m delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen.”
