Gary Lineker | Live Q&A: Politics, World Cups and the Changing Game
Full Disclosure with James O'Brien
Global
4.5 • 3.6K Ratings
🗓️ 2 March 2026
⏱️ 21 minutes
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Summary
Gary Lineker took questions from the live Full Disclosure audience and nothing was off the table. He discusses the scrutiny that follows every World Cup, including the tournament in the United States, and considers whether sports broadcasters should speak out more in politically volatile times.
He also reflects on his own social media controversies, football’s growing tribalism, and whether today’s game might have suited him better than the heavy pitches and harder tackles of his playing days.
Candid, thoughtful and often wry, this is the unfiltered extra from a memorable live show.
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| 1:20.0 | And we'll begin with one that fits quite nice. |
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| 1:24.2 | With that? |
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| 1:30.6 | Given the current situation over the pond, |
| 1:33.2 | do you think there's more controversy going into this year's World Cup in America |
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