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Kedar Bayley

Gary Lineker promises to host The Rest Is Football in his pants if one thing happens at the 2026 World Cup

Gary Lineker, Niall Horan and Joe Cole on the set of The Rest Is Football in Times Square. An inset picture shows Gary Lineker hosting Match of the Day in just his pants.

The 48-team tournament kicked off last Thursday, with co-hosts Mexico dismantling South Africa in a 2-0 victory.

So far, it has been a tournament of surprise underdog performances, exemplified by the determination of Egypt and Cape Verde against Belgium and Spain today in two draws.

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