The broadcaster has also confirmed he will not front it's coverage of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico or next season's FA Cup coverage. The 64-year-old's exit comes after he apologised for sharing a social media post about Zionism that contained an image of a rat. It is not the first time that the former England forward's activity on social media has been criticised. Gary Lineker has stepped down from the BBC, 26 years after he replaced Des Lynam as the broadcaster's leading football presenter. In November 2024, Lineker announced his upcoming departure from the broadcaster's flagship football programme, but said he would remain with the BBC to host it's FA Cup and World Cup coverage.