Gary Lineker is set to leave his role as the presenter of Match of the Day at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, as confirmed by the BBC. While he will step back from the highlights program, the broadcaster has announced that Lineker will continue to work with them, covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This decision follows earlier reports regarding his departure from the long-running football show.