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The group stage concluded in spectacular fashion on Day 17 as DR Congo secured its first-ever knockout phase berth, while Algeria and Austria's dramatic 3-3 draw shattered Iran's hopes of progressing to the next round.

On Day 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Belgium claimed top spot in Group G, while Egypt's draw finalised Australia's Round of 32 opponent. Elsewhere, Cabo Verde defied the odds to advance, Uruguay was eliminated, and both Spain and France clinched their respective groups as winners. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

Defender Miloš Degenek has joined an elite group of players with three FIFA World Cups to their name. Born in the former Yugoslavia during the civil war, his family fled with nothing to rebuild their lives in Australia, the country he chose to represent. In this exclusive interview, Degenek opens up about how his family’s struggles shaped his identity, both on and off the pitch.

On Day 15 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Australia picked up a key point against a disciplined Paraguay side. Ecuador stunned top-seeded Germany to qualify for the knockout stage from third place, while Côte d’Ivoire, the Netherlands, Japan and Sweden also advanced to the Round of 32. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

On Day 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Brazil books its place in the knockout stage, South Africa makes history, while the Socceroos suffer another injury blow ahead of their crucial clash with Paraguay. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić reached major career milestones on Day 13 of the FIFA World Cup, while the Socceroos suffered a blow ahead of their crucial clash with Paraguay, with Mathew Leckie ruled out through injury. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

History was made on Day 12 of the FIFA World Cup, with Lionel Messi becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer. And the race for the Golden Boot is heating up, with Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scoring doubles. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

Spain returned to winning ways to move top of Group H, while Cabo Verde made history by scoring its first-ever FIFA World Cup goal in a memorable draw with Uruguay. Belgium and Iran shared the points in Group G, and Egypt came from behind to defeat New Zealand after a dominant second-half performance. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

The Netherlands delivered a stunning performance in a 5-1 victory over Sweden. Germany fought back to defeat Côte d'Ivoire and secured their place in the second round, while Curaçao became the smallest nation to claim a World Cup point.

Australia’s World Cup hopes remain alive despite a 2-0 loss to the United States. The US are through to the Round of 32, while Paraguay’s win over Türkiye means the Socceroos need to win or draw in their final Group D match. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

Welcome to the first episode of Corner Chats, bonus episodes of the SBS Football Corner where we speak to Australian football players about their journey to the World Cup. In today's episode we speak to Awer Mabil, who spent the first 10 years of his life in a Kenyan refugee camp before his South Sudanese family relocated to Adelaide in 2006. Twelve years later, Mabil scored a goal against Kuwait...

Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ after defeating Korea Republic on Day 8, while Canada made history with a record 6-0 win over Qatar. Switzerland strengthened their position with a 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

African teams keep shining on Day 7 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after DR Congo and Ghana get positive results against Portugal and Panama. Harry Kane was the star in England's decisive win over Croatia. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

Records were broken and superstars delivered on Day 6 of the FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi became the first player to feature in six World Cups and celebrated with a hat-trick, while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland both scored doubles in impressive victories. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

The first major shock of the World Cup has arrived, with tournament favourites Spain held to a draw by World Cup debutant Cabo Verde. And it wasn't the only stalemate on Day 5, with all four matches ending level. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

There's no shortage of goals and surprises on Day 4 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Germany and Sweden powering to big wins, while Japan staged a late comeback to earn a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand.

The Socceroos opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a vital win against a strong rival, while five-time champions Brazil were held to a surprise draw by Morocco. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

The United States cruised past Paraguay while Canada was forced to settle for a draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Day 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Mexico and Korea Republic opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns with victories, while the Socceroos continue preparations for their Group D opener against Türkiye on Sunday.

Grab your bags, we're hitting Route 26! A brand new podcast from SBS Audio, Route 26 takes you on a journey through the lives of football fanatics — one World Cup story at a time. Hear from some of the game's most extraordinary fans: Llyod Owusu, Akec Makur Chuot, Craig Foster and many more — as they share the World Cup moments that changed their lives.

In the season finale of the SBS Championship Corner podcast, Nick Pagano and Adrian Arciuli are joined by SBS Italian’s Paolo Gallo to unpack South Melbourne’s 2–0 win over Marconi Stallions and their place in history as the inaugural Australian Championship winners. The team breaks down how South’s pressing, set-piece mastery and game-by-game tactical tweaks powered an unbeaten campaign, from Man...

On this weeks episode of the SBS Championship Corner, hosts Nick Pagano and Adrian Acruili reflect on two tense semi-final matches from the Australian Championship, and preview the tasty-looking final between South Melbourne FC and Marconi Stallions. SBS Greek’s Themi Kallos returns to the panel to dissect how South Melbourne were able to overcome the high-flying Heidelberg, while Moreton City Exc...

On this week’s SBS Championship Corner, hosts Nick Pagano and Adrian Arciuli welcome Heidelberg goalkeeper Yaren Sözer and SBS Italian's Paolo Gallo to unpack all the Australian Championship quarter final action! Heidelberg have gone unbeaten at home for 51 matches, and we break down what's behind that streak -coaching style, match‑day routines, and the energy drawn from a passionate Greek-Austral...

In this episode of SBS Championship Corner we recap a wild final round of group stage competition, complete with upsets, an underdog’s first national point since 2013, and MetroStars’ dramatic surge. We also unpack how coaching, identity and community are shaping the new national landscape as Nick sits down with player agent Tino Mjawe. Adrian Arciuli drops in with 'report cards' for every group a...

Crunch time in the Aus Championship as we head closer to the finals! We unpack the biggest storylines from round five- late collapses, red-hot form streaks, and the set-piece oddity that had everyone buzzing, before diving into the Croatian community’s influence on Australian football. West APIA's keeper Oli Kalac reflects on pressure, preparation and home-final dreams, while SBS Croatian's Mirna...