The UK’s favorite football podcast is officially upgrading to the big screen. The Rest Is Football, hosted by the iconic trio of Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards, is making the leap to Netflix for a daily TV show broadcasting throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Filmed live from a studio in Times Square, New York, the Goalhanger-produced series promises to bring its signature blend of tactical breakdowns, dressing-room banter, and absolute chaos to millions of streaming screens worldwide. Dropping daily at 6am BST starting June 10, it’s set to become your ultimate tournament morning routine.
While the core trio have plenty of elite footballing knowledge between them, Netflix has pulled out all the stops for the guest list, bridging the gap between top-tier sports analysis and massive pop-culture appeal.
Big Punditry Meets A-List Pop Culture
Fans can expect serious tactical insight from some of the biggest names to ever play the game, but the addition of massive names from comedy and music proves this show isn’t just for the hardcore stat-heads.
The star-studded lineup locked in for the tournament includes:
- The Pop Culture Icons: Global music superstar and massive football fan Niall Horan, alongside comedian and League of Their Own favorite Romesh Ranganathan.
- The Football Legends: World Cup winner Patrick Vieira, former England manager Frank Lampard, and regular podcast contributor Joe Cole.
- Current Stars: Lionesses hero Millie Bright and England defender Harry Maguire.
To make sure you don’t miss a beat of the actual action on the ground, reporters Rob Jones and Alex Aljoe will also be providing live updates. Jones will be embedded directly in the England camp and local fan zones, while Aljoe will be tracking international storylines across the host cities.
“Proper Analysis and Plenty of Laughs”
For the hosts, taking the show to Netflix and setting up camp in New York is the ultimate playground. Alan Shearer is clearly ready to get down to business, noting, “The World Cup is as big as it gets… There’ll be huge performances, big decisions, pressure moments and plenty for supporters to debate.”
Meanwhile, Micah Richards is leaning heavily into the pure entertainment value of the whole setup. “I’m absolutely buzzing for this,” Richards said. “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.”
Whether you are tuning in to see Patrick Vieira debate World Cup tactics, to hear Niall Horan’s tournament predictions, or just to watch Alan and Gary relentlessly tease Micah on a global streaming platform, The Rest Is Football on Netflix is shaping up to be the must-watch companion to the summer’s biggest sporting event.