The SBS Football Corner

On Day 30 of the FIFA World Cup, Spain books a semi-final clash with France after defeating Belgium 2-1 with another late Mikel Merino, while England, Norway, Argentina, and Switzerland play for it all on Sunday. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

Peter Raskopoulos became the youngest captain in Socceroos history, wearing the armband at a time when the world game was dismissively labelled "wog-ball." Today, Peter reflects on identity, belonging and community pride. He explores how being raised by Greek family that fled war-torn Europe shaped shaped both his life and his love of the game. He also recounts an experience of discrimination duri...

On Day 29 of the FIFA World Cup, France is through to the World Cup semi-finals after a 2-0 victory over Morocco. Kylian Mbappé moved level with Lionel Messi on eight goals, while Ousmane Dembélé wrapped up the win. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

The FIFA World Cup returns on Friday with a mouth-watering quarter-final between Les Bleus and Atlas Lions - a rematch of their Qatar 2022 semi-final. Will Morocco finally get its revenge, or will France go back-to-back? Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

The World Cup quarter-finalists are now locked in after Argentina produced a stunning comeback against Egypt and Switzerland edged Colombia in a dramatic penalty shootout. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

Spain and Belgium are through to the quarter-finals, while the World Cup dreams of co-hosts the United States and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal came to a heartbreaking end. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

Norway has stunned five-time champions Brazil to book its place in the World Cup quarterfinals. Co-host Mexico is also out, after losing 3-2 to England in front of a passionate home crowd. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

The Les Blues skipper kept his cool from the penalty spot to send France into the quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay, drawing level with Leo Messi at the top of the tournament's goalscoring charts. Morocco made history by knocking out co-hosts Canada in a dominant 3-0 win.

In Day 23 of the FIFA World Cup, Australia fell to Egypt in their first-ever World Cup penalty shootout while Argentina and Colombia advanced to the Round of 16. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

When Rado Vidošić arrived in Australia as a migrant footballer in 1988, he began a journey that would see him become one of the country's most respected coaches and developers of the game. His son, Dario Vidošić, followed his own path to the top, representing the Socceroos at two World Cups before embarking on a promising coaching career. Together, the father and son duo embody the enduring influe...

In Day 22 of the FIFA World Cup, Portugal edged Croatia in Luka Modrić's farewell, Spain cruised past Austria, and Switzerland defeated Algeria to advance to the Round of 16. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

Heroes Harry Kane and Youri Tielemans fired England and Belgium into the Round of 16, while the United States safely booked its place with victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

Co-hosts Mexico advanced to the Round of 16, while superstar strikers Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé help send Norway and France through. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

Day 19 of the FIFA World Cup featured three fiercely contested knockout matches with heavyweights Germany and the Netherlands eliminated after dramatic penalty shootouts, while Brazil snatches victory moments before the final whistle. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

History made in stoppage time. Canada breaks South African hearts with a late winner, claiming its first knockout-round victory in World Cup history. Watch every minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ via SBS On Demand

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