BBC confirms Gary Lineker’s departure from Match of the Day
Corporation says presenter will quit highlights programme at end of 2024-25 season but will cover 2026 World Cup
Memorable moments from Lineker on Match of the Day
Gary Lineker is to step down as the presenter of Match of the Day at the end of the season, it has been confirmed.
The BBC confirmed earlier reports that Lineker would stay with the broadcaster to cover the 2026 Fifa World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, but step back from the highlights programme at the end of the 2024-25 season.
