Harry Maguire, the Manchester United defender omitted from Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has secured a role as a pundit on Gary Lineker's Netflix show 'The Rest is Football' for the tournament. The 33-year-old released a statement expressing his shock at being excluded, but he will now feature in the USA, Canada and Mexico in a different capacity.
Maguire's Punditry Role Confirmed
Maguire will join a star-studded team including Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Millie Bright, Patrick Vieira, Romesh Ranganathan and Niall Horan on the daily show, which will air from 6am BST starting 10 June. The show's statement confirmed the lineup, highlighting Maguire's presence alongside other footballing and entertainment stars.
Maguire's Reaction to England Snub
In an Instagram statement, Maguire said: 'I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I've had. I've been left shocked and gutted by the decision. I've loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years. I wish the players all the best this summer.'
Maguire, who featured in the 2018 World Cup, Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup, has not competed in a major tournament since. He will now watch the Three Lions from the Rest is Football studio in Times Square, New York.
England's World Cup Campaign
England face Costa Rica on 10 June in their final pre-World Cup friendly. Their tournament begins with a match against Croatia on 17 June, followed by Ghana on 23 June and Panama on 27 June in the group stage.
