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Update Monday, July 6: While the Socceroos were defeated by Egypt in a heartbreaking Round of 32 penalty shootout, the ultimate prize is still up for grabs. Australian football fans can tune into the 2026 FIFA World Cup Grand Final on Monday, July 20 at 5am AEST.
Nothing proves you’re a true soccer fan quite like setting a 5am alarm on a Saturday just to watch a match. Well, Aussies can do exactly that on June 20 when the Socceroos play the USA in the men's 2026 World Cup.
The mega football tournament officially kicks off this week, with 48 teams competing across 16 host cities in the US, Mexico and Canada. Whether you’re a hard-core Socceroos supporter or just like to play the part every four years, we’ve got all the information on how to watch every single match live and free from Australia.
When is the World Cup 2026?
The 2026 World Cup starts on Friday, June 11 and runs for six weeks, ending with the grand final on Sunday, July 19.
Where is the World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted across North America by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This marks the first time it’s been hosted by three different countries, with 48 teams competing across 16 host cities.
How can I watch the World Cup in Australia?
Soccer fans can watch every game live on free-to-air television via SBS and SBS Viceland. You can also stream it on your phone, laptop or smart TV via SBS On Demand, with full match replays available after each match.
When is Australia playing in the World Cup?
The Socceroos (ranked 27th) are competing in Group D, which is arguably one of the most competitive, featuring the USA (ranked 16th), Turkey (22nd) and Paraguay (40th). Game times include:
- Australia vs Turkey: Sunday, June 14 at 2pm AEST
- Australia vs USA: Saturday, June 20 at 5am AEST
- Australia vs Paraguay: Friday, June 26 at 12pm AEST
When is the World Cup final in Australia?
Football fans can tune into the 2026 FIFA World Cup Grand Final on Monday, July 20 at 5am AEST.
How did Australia do at the last World Cup?
At the last FIFA World Cup (Qatar 2022), the Socceroos delivered one of their most successful tournament runs in history. They placed 11th overall out of 32 competing nations and won two matches at a single World Cup tournament for the first time in history.