Micah Richards mourns father Lincoln before World Cup semi-final coverage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Micah Richards expressed his grief over the passing of his father, Lincoln, shortly before going on air for BBC's coverage of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Richards revealed that the news of his father's unexpected death came just before the match, where England faced Argentina and lost 2-1. He shared his father's unwavering support throughout his career and acknowledged the importance of World Cup games in uniting families across generations. Richards emphasized that his father would have wanted the event to proceed as scheduled, and he dedicated his thoughts to his family during this challenging time.
- •Micah Richards' father, Lincoln, passed away before the World Cup semi-final.
- •Richards was an expert commentator for BBC during England's match against Argentina.
- •England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.
- •Richards described his father as his greatest fan and constant supporter.
- •He paid tribute to family bonds related to World Cup viewing experiences.
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — BBC pundit learned of father’s death shortly before going on air
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — 'He was my biggest fan' - BBC pundit Richards' father dies
- 11:41 PMBBC Sport — 'He was my biggest fan' - BBC pundit Richards' father dies
"Former England defender Micah Richards was informed of the death of his father shortly before going on air as a BBC pundit for the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Richards, who won 13 caps for England as a player, appeared alongside Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney as Thomas Tuchel’s side slipped to a late 2-1 defeat.
"Micah Richards pays tribute to his father Lincoln, who died shortly before the BBC pundit went on the air for England's World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.
"Micah Richards pays tribute to his father Lincoln, who died shortly before the BBC pundit went on air for England's World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 4:03 AMBBC pundit learned of father’s death shortly before going on air
Former England defender Micah Richards was informed of the death of his father shortly before going on air as a BBC pundit for the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Richards, who won 13 caps for England as a player, appeared alongside Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney as Thomas Tuchel’s side slipped to a late 2-1 defeat.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 11:41 PM'He was my biggest fan' - BBC pundit Richards' father dies
Micah Richards pays tribute to his father Lincoln, who died shortly before the BBC pundit went on the air for England's World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.
- BBC SportJul 15, 2026, 11:41 PM'He was my biggest fan' - BBC pundit Richards' father dies
Micah Richards pays tribute to his father Lincoln, who died shortly before the BBC pundit went on air for England's World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.
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