Shearer’s Hot Take Hotline

When it comes to the World Cup, everyone’s got a take – and absolutely all of them deserve to be heard. That’s why we teamed up with Betfair, the online bookmaker that’s all about backing fans’ opinions, to launch Shearer’s Hot Take Hotline: a fan-powered platform that gives the nation a direct line to one of most recognisable voices in English football, Premier League legend Alan Shearer.

Football fans across the UK can submit their views on absolutely anything related to the 2026 World Cup – whether it’s about England’s chances, Scotland’s prospects, squad selections or just how much they hate VAR – simply by calling the toll free number and leaving Alan a voicemail.

Throughout the tournament, he’ll be reviewing and answering the best, boldest and most controversial opinions, giving his own hot takes in a weekly segment airing across Betfair’s channels. So if you’ve got a hot take, don’t be shy… share it with Shearer!