{"id":731136,"date":"2026-06-12T04:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T04:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/731136\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T04:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T04:51:14","slug":"how-to-watch-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/731136\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is upon us and Aussie fans have rarely had it better when it comes to time zones for the men\u2019s edition of the tournament.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got every fixture for the tournament (AEST), including Australian times and how to watch it on TV or online.<\/p>\n

Plus, read on for the best World Cup coverage, including the new faces you need to know for the Socceroos, our expert tips and predictions and a complete guide to the biggest World Cup ever!<\/p>\n

SWEEP FEVER: DOWNLOAD YOUR WORLD CUP SWEEP POSTER<\/a><\/p>\n

DRAW POSTER: TRACK THIS YEAR\u2019S WORLD CUP ON OUR WALL CHART<\/a><\/p>\n

NEW FACES YOU NEED TO KNOW: FIVE SOCCEROOS SECRET WEAPONS<\/p>\n

A whopping 17 members of the Socceroos squad for the World Cup will be making their tournament debuts in America.<\/p>\n

A few of them, you probably already know quite well \u2013 Nestroy Irankunda\u2019s face has been all over marketing, and his story front and back page news ever since he was sold by Adelaide United to Bayern Munich, while Cristian Volpato has become a household name without even appearing for Australia.<\/p>\n

READ | The five new Socceroos faces you need to know<\/a><\/p>\n

WHO WILL WIN THE WORLD CUP? EXPERTS\u2019 CRYSTAL BALL<\/p>\n

The FIFA World Cup starts on Friday and CODE Sports\u2019 three reporters on the ground \u2014 plus three experts back in Australia \u2014 have made their fearless predictions covering every aspect of the biggest sporting event in the world.<\/p>\n

READ | Our experts reveal their predictions for this year\u2019s World Cup<\/a><\/p>\n

COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE BIGGEST WORLD CUP EVER<\/p>\n

The FIFA World Cup has kicked off \u2013 and if you didn\u2019t know that, you definitely need our cheat sheet on the new rules, top teams, Australia\u2019s chances and fun facts to impress your friends.<\/p>\n

You haven\u2019t watched football in four years but you want to be able talk about it?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know \u2013 including some tidbits to impress your friends with.<\/p>\n

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