What time is World Cup kick-off, Australian time?

Check out when your team's matches are kicking off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so you don't miss a match.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-11/2026-fifa-world-cup-kick-off-times-australia-time/106758984

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Breaking: Injury concern for Socceroos star on eve of World Cup
By Tom Wildie

Socceroos striker Mo Toure is a no-show at the beginning of a scheduled training session, bringing his fitness into doubt just days out from their World Cup opener against Türkiye.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-11/world-cup-socceroos-star-mo-toure-misses-training/106785440

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A peculiar peace prize, sky-high tickets, threatened boycotts. The rocky road to the World Cup
By Tom Wildie

Struggled to keep up with the rollercoaster of controversies that plagued the build-up to this World Cup? We've got you covered.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-11/fifa-world-cup-controversies-2026-tournament/106674736

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Schwarzer confident 'written off' Socceroos can stun American doubters
By Michael Doyle

Maligned, underestimated and overlooked — and that is just the way we like it according to the Socceroos' most capped player.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-10/mark-schwarzer-backing-socceroos-fifa-world-cup-abc-sport/106779866

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Socceroos are a long way from home but have a special Oakland connection
By Tom Wildie

Socceroos captain Mat Ryan is a long way from home, but he has found an unexpected connection in Oakland.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-10/magic-in-oakland-drives-socceroos-at-fifa-world-cup/106779254

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When does the FIFA World Cup start and who are the favourites?
By Tom Wildie

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest single-sport event on the planet and has delivered numerous historical moments, from Diego Maradona's "hand of God" in 1986 to Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-10/fifa-world-cup-2026-tournament-explainer/106546094

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Four-time veterans to late bolters, here's your Socceroos pocket guide
By Tom Wildie, David Mark, and Amanda Shalala

Mat Ryan and Mathew Leckie are at a record-equalling fourth FIFA World Cup, while Cristian Volpato headlines a host of first-timers, after his late switch from Italy. Here's your complete guide to the Socceroos' World Cup squad.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-09/your-pocket-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-socceroos-squad/106652998

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Nestory Irankunda the face of changing Socceroos at World Cup

Nestory Irankunda is set for a breakout moment at the FIFA World Cup as the face of a changing Socceroos team featuring six players of African descent.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-08/nestory-irankunda-face-of-socceroos-world-cup/106772822

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