World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast

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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™. Follow SBS Sport on YouTube, TikTok, X, Instagram and Facebook for the latest FIFA World Cup 2026™ news, highlights and analysis. You can watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live, free and exclusive on SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.

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Yesterday · 17 min
UEFA threatens Infantino after FIFA World Cup sell-off backlash
FIFA President Gianni Infantino walked back on his USD $20-billion proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. Thrive Eternal, founded by Joshua Kushner, was expected to be the main investor. His brother, Jared Kushner, is the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. The governing body scrapped its plan, following fierce opposition from three of six football confederations. European football's governing body, UEFA, accused FIFA of putting the game's
July 21 · 14 min
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 of Iran's national team, denying the entry of Somali referee Omar Artan to the US. What can the Socce
July 20 · 14 min
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 the far post, and then Torres struck a goal in the net - past Argentina's goalkeeper, Emiliano Martine
July 19 · 10 min
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 Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. England's Jude Bellingham sealed the final goal - his seventh goal
July 17 · 16 min
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 stay? What does it mean for the future of football?<br /><br />World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast is
July 16 · 12 min
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 will now turn its attention to the third-place playoff against France, after falling just short of an
July 15 · 12 min
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 escaped a red card. Mbappe threatened, Ousmane Dembélé came close, Désiré Doué made an attempt, Brad
July 12 · 14 min
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 FIFA's new mistaken identity law, after a VAR review. Erling Haaland leaves the tournament with pride f
July 11 · 10 min
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 Player of the Match after another electric performance. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this
July 10 · 12 min
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 for the Golden Boot. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The
July 8 · 8 min
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. Ruben Vargas struck the winning penalty. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of Wor
July 7 · 13 min
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 for his intervention over this issue to be investigated as a breach of FIFA's rules on political neutr
July 4 · 14 min
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 of 16 against Switzerland. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily
July 2 · 7 min
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 goal, just before half time, before being sent off with a red card in the second half. Join your host
July 1 · 9 min
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 with Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez strike in first half, scoring 2-nil against Ecuador. Join your
June 30 · 11 min
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 did Paraguay pull off one of the biggest shocks of the tournament? Is Netherlands through to the rou
June 28 · 8 min
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 their first ever World Cup victory - 52 years after their only previous appearance at the tournament. Al
June 27 · 11 min
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 side’s 5-nil win against Australia's Graham Arnold's Iraq team. Historic moment for Cape Verde as they
June 26 · 11 min
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 today. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast,
June 25 · 8 min
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 tomorrow. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast