World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast
World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast is SBS's daily FIFA World Cup 2026™ podcast covering the biggest stories on and beyond the pitch. From unforgettable moments, match highlights, emerging stars, VAR technology, FIFA politics, major controversies and the stories shaping the tournament, The 90+ brings you the key talking points from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ every day. Whether you're following the Socceroos, keeping tabs on the title favourites or catching up on the biggest headlines from the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 90+ Podcast will take you beyond the scoreline. New episodes every day throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Episodes
World Cup 2026 wrap: Highlights, controversies and the future
New stars emerged alongside established legends at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ . Then there were the moments that had supporters on the edge of their seats. FIFA's unexplained decision on US key player Folarin Balogun's red card, after US President Donald Trump urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the incident. VAR controversies, criticism of hydration breaks, concerns over the treatment o
Spain beats Lionel Messi's Argentina to win 2026 World Cup
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ final ends with Spain as champions, after defeating Argentina 1-nil. A battle between Spain's 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, and Argentina's 39-year-old Lionel Messi. Spain's new generation, against Argentina's golden generation. Ferran Torres seals the winning goal in extra time at the 106th minute against Argentina in New Jersey. Nico Williams headed a Pedro Porro cross at th
England defeats France to claim bronze, Mbappé leads World Cup goal record
England claims its third-place win at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ after a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in Miami - securing the Three Lions' best World Cup finish since 1966. Bukayo Saka starred with a hat-trick. Kylian Mbappé inspired a French comeback with a double. Mbappé becomes the World Cup’s record scorer - with ten goals in this tournament and 22 goals in total - moving him ahead of Lione
Will FIFA keep hydration breaks at the next World Cup?
Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this bonus episode on World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she chats to former players, a football coach, a sports academic and advertising expert to hear their perspectives on the controversial hydration break at this FIFA World Cup 2026™. Does the hydration break protect players in demanding conditions? Or is it disrupting the flow of the game? Will it
Heartbreak for England as Argentina heads to World Cup final against Spain
Argentina advances to reach FIFA World Cup 2026™ finals against Spain, after a 2-1 win against England in a thrilling semi-final clash. England's Anthony Gordon took the lead early in the second half, but Argentina staged a late comeback. Enzo Fernandez equalised with a long-range strike and Lautaro Martinez scored a late goal in stoppage time - both with incredible Lionel Messi assists. England w
Spain edge out France to reach their second men's World Cup final
Spain beat France 2-nil to reach FIFA World Cup 2026™ finals, after a 16 year wait. French star Mbappé calls France 'sloppy' after semifinal loss. Spanish forward Mikel Oyarzabal scored a shot into the right side from the penalty spot to give Spain the lead. Pedro Porro doubled Spain's advantage. France's Michael Olise struck 2023–24 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri with his boot. Fans question why Olise
World Cup: Bellingham stars as England beats Norway; VAR chaos; Argentina reach semis; Embolo red card
England and Argentina to meet in semi-final. Norway and Switzerland out of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ tournament. England win after a 2-1 extra-time win against Norway, double from Jude Bellingham. Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra-time. A couple of controversial VAR reviews in both quarter final matches. A red card for Switzerland's Breel Embolo, who became the first player sent off under FIF
World Cup: Merino strikes late, Spain beat Belgium to reach semi-finals against France
Spain is through to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ tournament semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 win over Belgium. Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring for the Spaniards, before Belgium equalised through Charles De Ketelaere. But substitute Mikel Merino - also the hero in the previous round against Portugal - came off the bench in the 86th minute, and scored just before stoppage time. Lamine Yamal was named Pla
World Cup: France ends Morocco's dream as Mbappé sends Les Bleus through
France ends Morocco's dream in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ tournament. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored the goals for their side, sending France into World Cup semi-finals. French coach Didier Deschamps says he's proud of Mbappé's extraordinary performance. History for the stirker with 20 goals at a World Cup and his eighth of this tournament, drawing him level with Lionel Messi in the race f
Messi leads Argentina, Egypt furious, Switzerland win in penalty shootout, heartbreak for Colombia
Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan says they 'have suffered injustice', following VAR upset. He will not be watching any more games the FIFA World Cup 2026™ tournament. Lionel Messi inspires Argentina’s fightback, before Enzo Fernandez completed an incredible 3-2 comeback deep into stoppage time. Switzerland eliminated Colombia 4-3 on penalties to reach their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954. Ru
Ronaldo's farewell, Folarin Balogun's FIFA-red card controversy, US World Cup exit
Spain defeats Portugal 1-nil, as Cristiano Ronaldo played his last World Cup match. Belgium win 4-1 against host nation USA, which means all host nations, including Canada and Mexico are out of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ tournament. US President Donald Trump admits he personally intervened with FIFA over US player Folarin Balogun's previous red card suspension. Human rights group FairSquare calls fo
World Cup: Heartbreak for Socceroos in penalty shootout against Egypt, Argentina survive Cape Verde scare
The Socceroos' World Cup campaign ends in heartbreak at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ , as Egypt knocks them out of the match in penalties. Messi scores for Argentina but the world champions were given a World Cup scare by Cape Verde. Egypt advances in its first-ever knockout stage game at the World Cup, and will face Argentina in the Round of 16. Colombia beat Ghana 1-nil and are through to the Round
World Cup: Kane rescues England; Belgium win on penalty; controversial red card for USA
Harry Kane gets England through to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 16, as they come from behind with a 2-1 win over DR Congo. Belgium pulls through with a controversial VAR penalty, and scores deep into stoppage time to beat Senegal 3-2. The United States have advanced to the World Cup Round of 16, after sealing a 2-nil victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Folarin Balogun scores the opening g
World Cup: Mexico through; Mbappé record; Haaland shines
Norway is through to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Ivory Coast. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores the team's second goal. France is also through, after a commanding 3-nil win over Sweden. Kylian Mbappé scored a double, World Cup goal tally moves to 18 just behind Lionel Messi by one goal. Mexico celebrates first knockout win since 1986
Heartbreak for Japan; Brazil, Paraguay and Morocco through; Netherlands and Germany out in penalties
Netherlands out of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ after Morocco’s penalty shootout victory. Paraguay also shocked Germany in a penalty shootout upset. Heartbreak for Japan, as Brazil through to the Round of 16 with 2-1 win. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she breaks down today’s penalty upsets. Did Brazil break Japan's World Cup dream? How
History for DR Congo, heartbreak for Iran and Round of 32 set
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 32 is set. England tops their group after two goals by Jude Bellingham and the Three Lions’ captain Harry Kane against Panama. Croatia are also through to the knockout stage after a 2-1 win over Ghana. Colombia and Portugal played out a nil-nil draw. DR Congo reaches the elimination phase for the first time, after emerging triumphant over Uzbekistan 3-1. It's thei
World Cup: Socceroos to go against Egypt in Round of 32
Tony Popovic's Socceroos' squad will face Egypt for their Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ at Dallas, 4am on 4th July AEST. Didier Deschamps' France saw a dominant 4-1 win over Norway. Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick, while Kylian Mbappé continued his electric form. Why was Norway’s Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard on the bench today? World Cup history for Senegal after the African sid
World Cup: Socceroos through to Round of 32 after draw with Paraguay
Socceroos came back from their USA defeat, with a nil-nil draw against Paraguay - wrapping up their FIFA World Cup 2026™ group stage in style. Australia will now head to the Round of 32. Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says he's proud of his team. Jackson Irvine attempts an early shot on goal, Cristian Volpato found pockets of space between Paraguay's defensive lines, and Nestory Irankunda started on
Canada survives despite defeat, Vinícius Jr shines again, and the Socceroos prepare for Paraguay
Canada advances to the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, despite losing to Switzerland 2-1. Vinícius Jr is on the scoresheet again, despite a VAR controversy. Brazil leaves Scotland on a brink of World Cup exit with a 3-nil win. South Africa celebrates a 1-nil victory over Son Heung-Min's South Korea side. Australia gears up to watch the Tony Popovic's Socceroos' match against Paraguay t
World Cup: Ronaldo silences critics with a double; England stumble in goalless draw
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo silences his critics with a double goal at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, giving their side a 5-nil win against Uzbekistan. Harry Kane misses chances in England's nil-nil match against Ghana. Croatia's Ante Budimir makes a massive impact off the bench - leading Croatia 1-nil against Panama after half time. A late goal by Daniel Munoz lifts Colombia 1-nil against DR Congo. F
Historic record for Messi as highest scorer at World Cup; Mbappé tracks as second most goal scorer
Lionel Messi becomes the highest scorer in FIFA World Cup 2026™, surpassing Brazil legend Martha and Germany's Miroslav Klose. Kylian Mbappé breaks a record of second highest goal scorer, tying with Klose. Socceroos assistant coach Mile Jedinak talks ahead of Paraguay match, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will be watching the Friday game. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland and Ismaila Sarr both
Curaçao earns historic point at World Cup, Germany through, Japan dominates and Netherlands big win
Curaçao earns historic point at their first-ever World Cup tournament, after holding Ecuador to a nil-nil draw. Goalkeeper Eloy Room is the hero - with 15 saves to help his side bounce back from a 7-1 loss to Germany at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Elsewhere, Japan dominates with a 4-0 win over Tunisia. Germany booked their place in the knockout stage for the first time since 2014 with a 2-1 victory
Socceroos remain hopeful for next game after 2-0 defeat against USA
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic's squad have experienced their first defeat at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, losing 2-0 to the USA. The United States held off Australia in Seattle, after getting two goals on the scoreboard in the first half. Despite their best efforts in the second half - aided by Nestory Irankunda, Connor Metcalfe and Cristian Volpato - it wasn't enough. Join your host Haylena Krishnamo
Ronaldo misfires, Kane sets tone for England’s opener, Ghana scores 95th minute goal
A bit of a surprise for Portugal, held to a 1-1 draw against The Democratic Republic of the Congo - who are playing at their first World Cup in 52 years. Diogo Jota honoured in Portugal game. England, meanwhile, had plenty to celebrate - a double from Harry Kane, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also on the scoresheet in a 4-2 win over Croatia. In one of the late dramas of the day, Caleb Y
Messi, Mbappé, Haaland: World Cup history, France goal record and powerful debut
Kylian Mbappé edges his way into the history books - scoring twice as France beat Senegal 3-1; Erling Haaland’s off to a flying start, with a double in Norway’s win over Iraq; and Lionel Messi continues to impress, with a hat-trick for Argentina at his FIFA World Cup 2026™ debut. Who's leading the World Cup Golden Boot? And will there be more discussions after today's VAR controversy on a penalty
Historic day of draws: Cabo Verde stun Spain with draw, Iran ties with New Zealand in US
Cape Verde surprises Spain with a draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026™ debut; Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 with Romelo Lukaku's electric entrance on substitute. Meanwhile, Uruguay scores their late equaliser, securing a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia; and Iran settles for a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in US, amid peace deal. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The
Socceroos dominate national headlines, Curaçao scores its first ever World Cup goal
Australia continues to celebrate Socceroos impactful debut at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Curaçao scores its first ever World Cup goal in their match with Germany; Japan came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Netherlands; Ivory Coast had a late win against Ecuador after Amad Diallo scored at 90th minute; Sweden wins 5-1 against Tunisia in their opening match. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy f
Irankunda, Metcalfe lead Australia to historic win against Türkiye
Socceroos' young guns Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe captured the hearts of Australians at home and at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with their 2-nil win against Türkiye. In their first FIFA World Cup 2026™ match, Tony Popovic proved his selections - showing that the next generation is one that could define Australia. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | Th
World Cup opener: Electric scenes and three red cards
This FIFA World Cup 2026™ is set to be a major one for key and emerging players. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she breaks down the opening match atmosphere, Mexico and South Africa's match with three red cards, and South Korea vs Czech Republic's game. Will we see more players being sent off the pitch? And will South Korea see Son H
Messi, Mbappe, Yamal: Who will leave the biggest legacy this World Cup?
This World Cup is set to be Argentina's star Lionel Messi's final chapter... could be French legend Kylian Mbappe's quest to become football's undisputed king - and Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal might just leave this tournament as the most famous footballer. This is SBS News’ World Cup Daily, The 90+ Podcast, where we bring you stories on and beyond the pitch. Today we're looking at playe
Inside the World Cup: VAR decisions, dynamic ticket pricing and the human rights debate
This FIFA World Cup 2026™ is set to be the most technological advanced tournament ever staged - with AI and VAR expected to take over some of the biggest talking points. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she discusses the controversies we can expect to hear about ahead of the World Cup. Will the advancement of AI transform Video Assista
Popovic's big calls as he reveals Socceroos World Cup squad
Tony Popovic has named his 26-player Socceroos squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ — and there are some big surprises. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, which breaks down the squad, the notable omissions and the selections that could define Australia's World Cup campaign. Why did Cristian Volpato make the cut after previously turning down t
Coming Soon: World Cup Daily | The 90+
From Donald Trump and ICE raids to FIFA politics and the rise of Spain’s teenage star Lamine Yamal, SBS News looks at the biggest stories shaping the FIFA World Cup 2026ᵀᴹ beyond the pitch. In this World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast teaser episode, we discuss some of the topics this podcast series will highlight throughout the tournament.
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