The programme is reportedly due to begin on 10 June, one day before the tournament starts. That gives the presenters an immediate chance to set the tone for a World Cup being staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The report says viewers can expect analysis, interviews, special guests and discussion beyond the matches themselves. Lineker has reportedly promised the familiar blend of honesty, humour and football insight - only with “a few more cameras pointed at us”.
That shift from a conversational podcast setting to a daily television production should test the trio’s chemistry in a very different environment. World Cups create constant storylines, from tactical debates and selection calls to controversies that dominate the conversation long after the final whistle.
Episodes are reportedly scheduled to go live at 6am BST each day, with the shows remaining available afterwards. That timing could make the programme a morning briefing for British supporters while also giving international viewers a chance to catch up around the tournament schedule.
The New York base adds another dimension. It places the presenters inside the host nation’s football build-up while connecting the show to a global audience unfamiliar with the podcast’s usual rhythm.
Lineker brings decades of tournament broadcasting experience and the perspective of a former England striker. Shearer offers the authority of an elite goalscorer and long-time pundit, while Richards brings energy, humour and a modern broadcasting style.
Shearer reportedly said the deal would allow the presenters to get properly into the football and the main talking points. That combination - authority without excessive formality - could be the show’s strongest selling point.
If the plan proceeds as outlined, the first episode on 10 June will reveal whether the format can carry the intensity of a daily World Cup. The real test will come once the matches begin and every headline demands an immediate verdict.