Series synopsis
The Rest Is Football is an American talk television series that premiered on Netflix on June 10, 2026. It stars Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.
Gary Lineker & Alan Shearer and Micah Richards bringing you topical debate, strong opinions and outrageous tales from their careers.
Premise
Gary Lineker & Alan Shearer and Micah Richards bringing you topical debate, strong opinions and outrageous tales from their careers.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gary Lineker as Self - Host
- Alan Shearer as Self - Host
- Micah Richards as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Joe Cole as Self
- Frank Lampard as Self
- Chris Richards as Self
- Eddie Hearn as Self
- Patrick Vieira as Self
- Alex Aljoe as Self
- Aitch as Self
- Brad Friedel as Self
- Joe Hart as Self
- Rob Jones as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 40 | June 10, 2026 | July 19, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Can England Win the 2026 World Cup Football royalty Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards deliver a daily fix of banter, analysis and hot takes from NYC during the 2026 World Cup. |
June 10, 2026 |
| 2 |
World Cup Dark Horses and Brazilian Magic Football royalty Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards deliver a daily fix of banter, analysis and hot takes from NYC during the 2026 World Cup. |
June 11, 2026 |
| 3 |
Frank Lampard and Joe Cole Join the Party; Mexico and Shakira Open in Style Football royalty Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards deliver a daily fix of banter, analysis and hot takes from NYC during the 2026 World Cup. |
June 12, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 10, 2026 |
| Last aired | June 28, 2026 |
| Status | continue |