Netflix has unveiled a new television series based on the popular English football podcast The Rest Is Football, set to air during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The show will be broadcast daily from New York as the tournament takes place across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
When Does The Rest Is Football Begin on Netflix?
The series premieres on June 10 at 6am British Summer Time (BST), which corresponds to 1am Eastern Time (ET) and 10pm Pacific Time (PT). Episodes will be available to stream on demand after their initial broadcast.
Host Gary Lineker expressed his enthusiasm: "We can't wait to bring The Rest Is Football to Netflix for the 2026 World Cup. It's a fantastic opportunity for the three of us to do what we love - talk football every day - but on a truly global stage. Expect all the usual analysis, honesty, and plenty of laughs. Just with a few more cameras pointed at us, all from the Big Apple."
Episode Release Schedule
The first episode drops on June 10 at 6am BST. New episodes will be released daily throughout the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19. Each program streams at the same time: 6am BST, 1am ET, and 10pm PT.
Alan Shearer commented: "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."
Who Presents The Rest Is Football?
Gary Lineker
The former striker turned broadcaster has hosted BBC's Match of the Day for over 25 years. He played for Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona, and Tottenham Hotspur, and won the Golden Boot at the 1986 World Cup with England.
Alan Shearer
The Newcastle United legend remains the all-time top scorer in Premier League history. He also played for Southampton and Blackburn Rovers, captained England at the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000, and has worked as a television pundit for two decades.
Micah Richards
Richards represented Manchester City, Fiorentina, and Aston Villa during his playing career. He became the youngest defender to debut for England at age 18 and participated in the London 2012 Olympics. He now provides punditry for Sky Sports, BBC Sport, and CBS Sports.
The Rest Is Football premieres on Netflix on June 10.
