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Gareth Southgate declines World Cup pundit role to support England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:02 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Gareth Southgate declines World Cup pundit role to support England
Summary

Gareth Southgate, former England manager, announced he will not participate in World Cup punditry, believing it would be unhelpful to the team. Southgate stepped down following England's loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. He has previously been involved in multiple World Cups as a player and manager and expressed confidence that the current squad is poised to win. England's World Cup campaign starts on June 21 against Croatia in Arlington, Texas. Subsequent matches are scheduled against Ghana and Panama.

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  • •Southgate resigned after England's defeat in the Euro 2024 final.
  • •He has been involved in seven previous World Cups.
  • •England's first match is on June 21 against Croatia.
  • •England also faces Ghana and Panama in group stage.
  • •Southgate believes the team is ready to win a World Cup.
Latest Updates
  • 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — 'I'll be staying out of the way' - Southgate on World Cup punditry
  • 8:57 PMBBC Sport — 'I'll be staying out of the way' - Southgate on World Cup punditry
What they're saying
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Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a pundit at the World Cup because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the side's chances.

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Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a pundit at the World Cup because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the side's chances.

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