After a 32-year absence from the World Cup following their maiden qualification in 1974, Australia are actually a everlasting fixture on the largest stage, marking a fifth consecutive look in Qatar.
The Aussies, nevertheless, have solely progressed previous the group stage as soon as of their historical past (in 2006) and have bowed out on the group stage for the previous three editions, profitable only one World Cup recreation in that point.
With the hope of seeing their nation make the final 16 for only a second time, this is how Australian followers can comply with the Socceroos’ journey this winter.
SBS
The Particular Broadcasting Service (SBS) is a hybrid-funded public service broadcaster, with about 80% of funding for the corporate derived from the Australian Authorities. SBS is certainly one of 5 predominant free-to-air networks within the nation, working six channels together with SBS and SBS Viceland – each of which might be utilised to broadcast World Cup fixtures.
Australian followers might be handled to the skilled and extensively regarded ‘voice of soccer’ Martin Tyler within the commentary field with Richard Bayliss, Niav Owens, Harry Kewell, Mark Bosnich, Craig Foster and Sarah Walsh additionally among the many staff.
Dwell streaming
Australia made the 2022 World Cup by way of a barely extended journey.
A bye into the second spherical was wholeheartedly taken benefit of because the Socceroos gained eight from eight to advance to the third spherical (consisting of two teams) with a minimal fuss.
A 3rd-placed end behind Saudi Arabia and Japan there, nevertheless, compelled them right into a play-off with the opposite third-placed staff from the third qualifying spherical, wherein they squirmed previous the United Arab Emirates with a 2-1 victory to progress to an inter-confederation play-off.
In a good tighter contest, Graham Arnold’s males overcame Peru 5-4 on penalties to place their identify within the hat for Qatar.
After that draining qualification course of, Australia have been drawn into Group D alongside reigning world champions France, Denmark and Tunisia. They will want talismanic favours from the likes of Aaron Mooy, Mathew Leckie, Jackson Irvine and Mitchell Duke, whereas additionally counting on defensive solidity from acquainted faces Mat Ryan, Bailey Wright and Harry Souttar to make a shock look within the final 16.
France vs Australia
Location: Al Wakrah
Stadium: Al Janoub Stadium
Date: 22 November
Kick-off time: 19:00 (GMT)
Referee: TBC
TV channel/stream: SBS, SBS On Demand
Tunisia vs Australia
Location: Al Wakrah
Stadium: Al Janoub Stadium
Date: 26 November 2022
Kick-off time: 10:00 (GMT)
Referee: TBC
TV channel/stream: SBS, SBS On Demand
Australia vs Denmark
Location: Al Wakrah
Stadium: Al Janoub Stadium
Date: 30 November 2022
Kick-off time: 15:00 (GMT)
Referee: TBC
TV channel/stream: SBS, SBS On Demand
