A new daily football series is set to premiere on Netflix this Wednesday, just ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Titled 'The Rest Is Football', the show will be hosted by football legends Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards, offering fans a daily dose of analysis, banter, and insider access throughout the tournament.
Show Details
Episodes will air every day from 6am BST starting on June 10, 2026. The synopsis describes the series as: 'Football royalty Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards deliver a daily fix of banter, analysis and hot takes from NYC during the 2026 World Cup.' Filmed in Times Square, New York, the show promises expert match analysis, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes coverage from the world's biggest sporting event.
Special Guests and Reporters
The hosts will be joined by regular guest Joe Cole, along with a standout lineup of special guests including Harry Maguire, Frank Lampard, Millie Bright, Patrick Vieira, Romesh Ranganathan, and Niall Horan, with more to be announced. Roving reporters Rob Jones and Alex Aljoe will also contribute, with Jones reporting from the England camp and fan zones, while Aljoe follows teams across the tournament.
Frank Lampard has been confirmed as a special guest, adding to the show's star-studded roster.
Host Reactions
Speaking ahead of the launch, co-host Alan Shearer said: 'The World Cup is as big as it gets, and bringing The Rest Is Football to Netflix during the tournament is a brilliant opportunity to get stuck into the football properly. There’ll be huge performances, big decisions, pressure moments and plenty for supporters to debate - exactly what we love talking about.'
Micah Richards added: 'I’m absolutely buzzing for this. World Cup, Netflix, New York and The Rest Is Football on a massive stage - what more could you want? It’s going to have everything people love about the show: proper analysis, big opinions, dressing-room stories and, knowing us, plenty of laughs as well.'
Background
'The Rest Is Football' is one of the world's biggest sports podcasts, with over 7 million monthly streams. The Netflix series is expected to expand its reach to an even larger audience. The show begins airing on Wednesday, June 10, and will run daily throughout the World Cup.
