Mark your calendars for June 11, 2026, as the FIFA World Cup kicks off, and Netflix is bringing the excitement of football to your screens with a fresh new series.
In an exciting development, Netflix is transforming the popular English football podcast, The Rest Is Football, into a TV series. This series will premiere in New York, perfectly timed as Canada, the USA, and Mexico take turns hosting this year’s global football event.
The Rest Is Football is hosted by three legendary figures from England’s football scene, offering viewers a rich mix of expert analysis, intriguing guest appearances, and engaging interviews. The show promises to delve into both the thrilling on-field moments and the drama behind the scenes. Here’s what you need to know about catching The Rest Is Football on Netflix.
The series will debut on Netflix on June 10, launching at 6:00 AM British Summer Time (BST), which corresponds to 1:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) and 10:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).
Once aired, episodes will be available for streaming and can be revisited at your convenience, ensuring you won’t miss any of the action.
Speaking about the new series, Gary Linekar said: “We can’t wait to bring The Rest Is Football to Netflix for the 2026 World Cup.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for the three of us to do what we love — talk football every day — but on a truly global stage.
“Expect all the usual analysis, honesty, and plenty of laughs. Just with a few more cameras pointed at us, all from the Big Apple.”
Episode one will be released on June 10 at 6am British Summer Time (BST), 1am Eastern Time (ET) and 10pm Pacific Time (PT).
The episodes of The Rest Is Football will be airing daily during the tournament, which will be taking place between June 11 to July 19.
Each instalment will air on Netflix at 6am British Summer Time (BST), 1am Eastern Time (ET) and 10pm Pacific Time (PT).
Shearer explained: “The World Cup is as big as it gets, and bringing The Rest Is Football to Netflix during the tournament is a brilliant opportunity to get stuck into the football properly.”
Adding: “There’ll be huge performances, big decisions, pressure moments, and plenty for supporters to debate — exactly what we love talking about.”
Player-turned-pundit Gary Lineker is now the face of BBC’s Match of the Day for over 25 years after an impressive career on the pitch.
He previously played for Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona, and Tottenham Hotspur.
He was also awarded the prestigious Golden Boot for England at the 1986 World Cup.
Newcastle legend turned BBC pundit Alan Shearer is the leading goal scorer in English Premier League history.
He also previously played for Southampton and Blackburn Rovers as well as captaining England in the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000.
Shearer has been a media pundit for the past 20 years since leaving the pitch behind.
Micah Richards played for Manchester City, AFC Fiorentina, and Aston Villa during his career.
He became the youngest defender to debut for England aged just 18 and played in the London 2012 Olympics.
Richards is now a pundit on various channels including Sky Sports, BBC Sport and CBS Sports.
The Rest is Football starts on Netflix on June 10