BBC pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards will also work for Gary Lineker’s podcast at the World Cup – but the broadcaster will not be picking up the tab. Lineker is a co-owner of Goalhanger Productions, which makes the podcast and which has signed a major deal with Netflix to stream shows during the World Cup worth a reported £14m. As previously reported, the BBC will not base a studio HQ at the World Cup. Richards is expected to travel to and from the UK throughout the tournament while Shearer will be in the US throughout. Presenters Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan will be studio-based but may travel to the tournament should it be required.

Source: Metro January 29, 2026 17:08 UTC