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Netflix Strikes Reported Eight-Figure Deal for Lineker’s ‘The Rest Is Football’ World Cup Show

The daily program will be produced in New York during the 2026 tournament without live‑match rights.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Netflix has agreed an eight‑figure arrangement with Goalhanger for a daily show, with The Times citing payments of more than £1.6 million per week.
  • Gary Lineker will front the series with Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, with episodes running throughout the 2026 World Cup.
  • The show is expected to deliver analysis, interviews, and updates from the England camp and fan zones, with historic footage possible but no rights to live matches.
  • Companies House filings confirm Goalhanger Podcasts made a £3.1 million profit in 2024, underscoring the company’s recent growth.
  • Industry coverage suggests Netflix is exploring deeper moves into football, with reports indicating potential interest in future Premier League rights.