- 32 minutes 45 secondsWorld Cup: understanding Messi and Mbappe with Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens
Messi and Mbappe are globally recognisable stars, but knowing them is hard given the private nature of these identities. Thankfully, we have two authors who have literally written the book on the two champions. Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens join us to talk about how Messi and Mbappe have shone brightest in a World Cup cluttered with brilliance and peeling back the curtain to understanding these two footballing icons.
Featured: Julien Laurens, football journalist, ESPN. Guillem Balague, football writer.
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14 July 2026, 3:00 am - 24 minutes 43 secondsWorld Cup: England tames Norway so why are Bellingham and Tuchel at odds? With Mark Schwarzer
Jude Bellingham scored twice in a player-of-the-match performance that saw England past Norway and into a World Cup semifinal against Argentina. He also gave Thomas Tuchel a clip in the aftermath after his manager's criticism of the English performance. It wasn't the only talking point, with the 'spider camera' directly contributing to England's first goal. Then, Argentina scored a 3-1 extra-time win to set up a mouth-watering semi-final between two historic foes.
Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend.
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.
12 July 2026, 5:30 am - 30 minutes 12 secondsWorld Cup: Schwarzer on Spanish joy and Belgian heartbreak PLUS viking fever from Norway
A France-Spain blockbuster is loading after an injury to legendary Belgian keeper Thibault Courtois led to a chaotic late defeat for his side. Was this an end of the road moment for Belgium's golden generation? Can Spain trouble the French? We ask Mark Schwarzer. Then we head to Oslo to get a vibe check on the feel-great story of the World Cup as Norway and Erling Haaland try to row a nation past England.
Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. Mina Finstad Berg, football commentator, TV2 Norway.
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.
10 July 2026, 10:30 pm - 21 minutes 33 secondsWorld Cup: Mbappe and France keep rolling PLUS Ange's Saudi deal
In the last few months, Kylian Mbappe has been booed by his club fans, the target of racist attacks from a politician, and is the focus of global expectation, and yet he is gliding through this World Cup with a smile. He might have missed a penalty, but he also scored a screamer as he and France rolled into the semi-finals. Mark Schwarzer breaks down their campaign and then explains why he's "slightly disappointed" to see Ange Postecoglou heading to Saudi Arabia.
Featured: Socceroos legend, Mark Schwarzer.
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.
10 July 2026, 2:30 am - 17 minutesWorld Cup: Kevin Prince Boateng is a good hang
Sometimes during a hectic World Cup, you just need to hang with some great company. Kevin Prince Boateng has been a breath of fresh air on the SBS tournament coverage and when you consider he's played in almost every top league in the world, you can understand why. He joins us to talk about the World Cup so far, the difference between playing for European and African nations (he's done both) and football's new world order. Oh, and he has some THOUGHTS on the Socceroos.
Featured: Kevin Prince Boateng, ex-footballer, SBS football pundit.
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.
9 July 2026, 2:45 am - 24 minutes 30 secondsWorld Cup: Messi magic or a nation ‘robbed’ with Mark Schwarzer
Lionel Messi was in tears. The Argentina manager was too emotional to finish his interview. Egypt's coach and players were seething at a sense of 'injustice'. Mark Schwarzer was in the stadium and pulls apart a World Cup classic before forecasting the tournament quarterfinals.
Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend.
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.
8 July 2026, 4:45 am - 15 minutes 30 secondsWorld Cup: Belgium serves 'justice' to USA as Ronaldo says goodbye with Jillian Sakovits
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin described their win over the USA as 'justice' after the Presidential pardon that had seen Falorin Balogun play the round of sixteen World Cup clash. There was no way to overturn the Europeans dominant win that leaves American football fans wondering about the impact of Donald Trump's intervention. PLUS, Ronaldo is finished with World Cup football and his manager is finished with Portugal, after they lost to Spain.
Featured: Jillian Sakovits, USA football presenter.
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.
7 July 2026, 5:30 am - 20 minutes 30 secondsWorld Cup: England win an epic to set up quarterfinal against Haaland's Norway
England have spoiled Mexico's World Cup party with an astonishing 3-2 win over the hosts, setting up a clash with Norway and their star striker Erling Haaland. In a match that had it all the Three Lions triumphed off the back of some Jude Bellingham brilliance, but are they too reliant on their superstars? Meanwhile Haaland proved why he is one of the world's best as Norway overcame Brazil. Plus, what's a World Cup without some controversy? USA's Folarin Balogun has had his red card ban suspended so will be free to play against Belgium and the footballing world has... thoughts.
Featured: George Simms, football writer, The Observer. Amanda Shalala, ABC SPORT.
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.
6 July 2026, 6:30 am - 18 minutes 15 secondsWorld Cup: Mark Schwarzer breaks down the penalty shootout that sunk the Socceroos
Socceroos fans can't stop reliving the penalty pain that delivered defeat against Egypt. Mark Schwarzer explains why manager Tony Popovic erred in subbing off keeper Patrick Beach and what Australia needs to do to evolve into a nation that can go deeper at the next World Cup. The Australian legend argues we need to be more adventurous to go to the next level.
Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.
4 July 2026, 4:30 am - 17 minutes 30 secondsWorld Cup: Socceroos penalty agony after huge Beach call
An agonising penalty shootout loss to Egypt has sent Australia tumbling out of the World Cup. Tony Popovic has made massive moves throughout the tournament and he did so again, injecting Mat Ryan on the edge of the shootout for the previously brilliant Patrick Beach in goal. Questions abound on that decision and those chosen to take penalties for the Socceroos, but what was undeniable was the effort shown by an Australian side who went so close to securing the Socceroos first World Cup knockout win.
Featured: Daniel Garb, football reporter, ABC Sport.
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.
3 July 2026, 10:00 pm - 20 minutes 30 secondsWorld Cup: 'History' beckons for Socceroos with Jack Snape and Sayed Nabwy
Everything is bigger in Texas, including World Cup clashes. Australia manager Tony Popovic is framing the clash with Egypt as a shot at history as the Socceroos chase their first-ever World Cup knockout win. Egypt is praying Mo Salah's hamstring can hold up as his nation chases a beautiful dream. We hear from reporters covering both nation's as we edge towards this do or die meeting. PLUS Ronaldo and Modric deliver a classic in Toronto.
Featured: Jack Snape, football reporter, The Guardian. Sayed Nabwy, football reporter, WIN-WIN magazine.
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.
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