Gary Lineker 'to quit Match of the Day at the end of the season', and will leave BBC after next World Cup
11/11/2024 20:21
Gary Lineker is set to leave the BBC after the 2026 World Cup, according to reports.
The former England striker has presented Match of the Day since 1999.
However, Lineker is now understood to be planning to step away from his hosting duties with the broadcaster.
According to The Sun, he will stop presenting Match of the Day at the end of this season.
The 63-year-old is then set to leave the BBC completely following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
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