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February 23, 2026

BBC presenting duties to be shared for World Cup

Corporation says there are ‘no favourites’ among MOTD trio Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan

BBC presenting duties to be shared for World Cup

TL;DR

  • Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan, and Mark Chapman will share presenting duties for the BBC's World Cup coverage.
  • Producers are ensuring an equal number of programmes for the trio, with no 'favourites'.
  • The host for the World Cup final has not yet been determined.
  • Gary Lineker will present a daily edition of his podcast 'The Rest Is Football' with Netflix from New York.
  • The BBC notes a rise in digital account access for Match of the Day content, despite a slight dip in linear TV and iPlayer viewers.
  • The expanded 48-team World Cup format means an increase from 64 to 104 games.
  • Cost-saving measures are being implemented, with some commentators and pundits potentially covering games from Salford.

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