Netflix has long been stepping up its game, moving beyond shows and movies to dive into the world of sports. As viewers around the globe become more hooked on live games and expert analysis, streaming services are looking for ways to bring that excitement straight to viewers’ screens. Netflix is now gearing up for a big move in soccer, aiming to give people more than just the matches.

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the platform is bringing in experienced soccer pundits to host a show, promising lively discussions, inside stories, and a closer look at the game the masses love.

The pundits in discussion, notably, already host a highly successful football analysis effort, and Netflix will adopt the very same offering.

Netflix is set to bring the hugely popular football podcast The Rest Is Football to its platform as a daily show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted by former football greats Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards, the podcast draws more than seven million monthly streams and remains one of the most widely followed shows in the sport.

The Netflix adaptation will deliver daily match analysis, conversations, interviews, and sharp insights throughout the tournament set for the summer of next year.

The upcoming series will be filmed in a studio located in the heart of New York, where Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards will break down each game’s key moments and turning points. Viewers can look forward to appearances from prominent guests, including current and former players, coaches, and respected voices in sports journalism.

With its strong listenership and the natural chemistry between its hosts, the move to Netflix marks an exciting expansion as anticipation for the FIFA 2026 continues to rise. The trio of hosts has expressed their excitement about collaborating with Netflix.

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While Gary Lineker issued an elaborate statement for their upcoming team-up with the streaming giant, he and the other two hosts also shared a promotional message on social media.

Gary Lineker, according to a statement quoted by several media outlets, described the move of The Rest Is Football to Netflix as “a fantastic opportunity for the three of us to do what we love, talk football every day, but on a truly global stage.”

The rest of the podcast team then shared a video on Instagram celebrating the collaboration, with the hosts appearing visibly cheerful. At one point, Micah Richards remarked that it was “about damn time” for the leap, while Alan Shearer called it “great news.” Lineker promised that the glitz and glamor of the Big Apple would be at the center of their Netflix run alongside football analysis, of course.

With the excitement of The Rest Is Football coming to Netflix and the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner, soccer enthusiasts sure have plenty to look forward. Netflix, on the other hand, with this agreement, along with other initiatives it is pursuing, is making one thing clear: That it is not looking to slow down its push into the on-field entertainment genre anytime soon.

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