Today | FIFA World Cup 2026: Socceroos launch campaign against Turkiye on SBS – The FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway for the Socceroos today, with Australia opening its Group D campaign against Turkiye in what shapes as a crucial first step on football’s biggest stage.
Broadcast live and free on SBS and SBS On Demand from 1.00pm AEST, the match marks the beginning of Australia’s quest to continue its impressive recent World Cup performances under head coach Tony Popovic.
The 2026 tournament is set to be the largest FIFA World Cup in history, featuring 104 matches played across 16 cities in three countries. It will also include the competition’s first-ever final halftime show, adding another layer of spectacle to the global event. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
SBS has assembled an extensive team of football experts to guide viewers through every moment of the tournament. Niav Owens and Claudio Fabiano lead the coverage alongside Harry Kewell, Lydia Williams, former Socceroos Tommy Oar and Andrew Redmayne, ex-AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng and former Matilda Sarah Walsh. Australia’s matches will also feature exclusive on-the-ground commentary from David Basheer and two-time FIFA World Cup Socceroo Luke Wilkshire. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Australia’s Group D journey continues later this week against co-host nation USA, before concluding the group stage against Paraguay.
For football fans across the country, today’s clash provides the first opportunity to see whether the Socceroos can once again rise to the occasion and make their mark on the world game.
Today | FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia vs Turkiye airs from 1.00pm AEST on SBS and streams free on SBS On Demand.
TV Central Football content HERE
Today | FIFA World Cup 2026: Socceroos launch campaign against Turkiye on SBS
RelatedPosts
