The departure of Gary Lineker from the BBC leaves three names that lead the race to organize the coverage of the World Cup 2026.
The first England Striker bends after 26 years with mutual agreement with his last game of the day this Sunday.
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It comes in the aftermath of an anti -Semitism row with which Lineker apologized for Sharing a controversial message.
Lineker, 64, was confronted with a huge recoil after he had re -posted a video who criticized Zionism and included an illustration of a rat.
He had organized the BBC coverage over the 2026 World cup – But now a replacement must be found.
Here Sunsport looks at the most likely candidates who are ready to fill the boots of Lineker.
Gabby Logan
In the past, presenter Logan has worked on World Cup and European Championships for the Beeb – alternating with Lineker.
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Mark Chapman
Chapman Long Anchored Motd 2 Before the performance is accepted to share the role as a replacement of Lineker.
He has also presented the coverage of World Cup and euros for the BBC.
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Kelly Cates
CATES – Daughter of Liverpool – Legend Sir Kenny Dalglish – will leave Sky Sports for the BBC When she takes over from Lineker.
She has previously worked on the radio on World Cup and Euro competitions, but not yet in a TV role.
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Alex Scott
Former Arsenal -star Scott has carved a successful Punditry career since he withdrew from playing in 2017.
She has previously worked on BBC TV on Football Focus, Motd and the World Cup – and becomes the first female expert to do this for the Beeb.
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Reshmin Chowdhury
Chowdhury has had a legendary temporary employment career and works for people like Real Madrid TV, BT (now TNT) Sport and Eurosport.
She has also organized world cup cover for the BBC – working for Bein Sports in the middle -east in 2022.
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Manish Bhasin
Bhasin came to the BBC for the first time in 2004 and worked on various shows, including Football Focus, the Football League Show and the late staircase.
He also organized Motd 2 in the absence of Chapman earlier and worked on the World Cup 2014 and 2016 euros.
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