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Spain has won its second men's World Cup after comprehensively outplaying Argentina. The South Americans embraced the dark arts, but all the tricks were no match for the Spanish class. Lionel Messi has possibly played his final World Cup game, but this young Spanish group is definitely just getting started. We also unpack an odd half-time show and ask Mark Schwarzer how we will remember the 2026 World Cup. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
It's a bumper episode as Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs tackle the biggest topics in Six Again, discuss the player movement system after Jarome Luai was booed last night by Tigers fans, and in celebration of Women in League Round, the team chat to Gold Coast Titans majority owner Rebecca Frizelle.
This World Cup has been a footballing feast. The big stars have shone, the little guys have punched above their weight, the Socceroos gave us reason to dream and ultimately we will have a highly anticipated final between the top two ranked nations. So, why is there still a sense of unease? The US presidential pardon. The hydration breaks. The sense of an erosion of trust. Craig Foster joins us to talk about what we've loved and what we have not.Featured: Craig Foster, football pundit and human rights activist.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
It felt like a familiar story, England leading one-nil in a major semi-final before losing momentum and eventually the game. Manager Thomas Tuchel is already the focus of much blame, while Lionel Messi and Argentina showed they are never beaten. We pull apart a semi-final that crackled with animus before casting ahead to a final between Spain and Argentina.Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
In a tournament defined by stars, it was the collective excellence of Spain that sent them past France and into a World Cup final. Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps ends his epic tenure with bitter defeat, while captain and star Kylian Mbappe will rue a missed opportunity in his prime. How did Spain get it SO right? How did France get it SO wrong? We unpack it and cast ahead to the final. Featured: Niav Owens, football host, SBS Sport.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Messi and Mbappe are globally recognisable stars, but knowing them is hard given the private nature of these identities. Thankfully, we have two authors who have literally written the book on the two champions. Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens join us to talk about how Messi and Mbappe have shone brightest in a World Cup cluttered with brilliance and peeling back the curtain to understanding these two footballing icons. Featured: Julien Laurens, football journalist, ESPN. Guillem Balague, football writer. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Jude Bellingham scored twice in a player-of-the-match performance that saw England past Norway and into a World Cup semifinal against Argentina. He also gave Thomas Tuchel a clip in the aftermath after his manager's criticism of the English performance. It wasn't the only talking point, with the 'spider camera' directly contributing to England's first goal. Then, Argentina scored a 3-1 extra-time win to set up a mouth-watering semi-final between two historic foes. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
NRL Sunday with Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs get the party started with Australian music royalty before Jai Arrow's big celebration. Anthony Field from the Wiggles drops by to talk through Jai Arrow's bravery and the MND cause, how well Souths have done by throwing this party and his main rugby league love - the Wests Tigers.As well there's a chat with Ricky Stuart after the Raiders win plus 'First Thought' and 'Six Again'.Plus, if you missed our chat with Jai Arrow check the NRL Daily feed.
Jai Arrow joins the team during the celebrations for his own 'World's Biggest Birthday Party' to chat through his treatment and health, the wedding this week and an upcoming trip to New York to watch the World Cup final.Arrow says he's "never been in a better mindset" in his life and explains why the arrow celebrations and awareness that's being raised for MND is bigger than him and he doesn't know how to thank everyone.Ahead of the Rabbitohs vs Knights game, Arrow also says he's blown away that The Wiggles are playing to help support the Motor Neuron Disease cause.
Collingwood get back to their close game winning ways, can they still make some noise in 2026? Did Thursday night say more about Fremantle or Sydney? Port Adelaide senior coach Josh Carr joins the show, and is the AFL's push into India worthwhile?
In the last few months, Kylian Mbappe has been booed by his club fans, the target of racist attacks from a politician, and is the focus of global expectation, and yet he is gliding through this World Cup with a smile. He might have missed a penalty, but he also scored a screamer as he and France rolled into the semi-finals. Mark Schwarzer breaks down their campaign and then explains why he's "slightly disappointed" to see Ange Postecoglou heading to Saudi Arabia. Featured: Socceroos legend, Mark Schwarzer. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
A France-Spain blockbuster is loading after an injury to legendary Belgian keeper Thibault Courtois led to a chaotic late defeat for his side. Was this an end of the road moment for Belgium's golden generation? Can Spain trouble the French? We ask Mark Schwarzer. Then we head to Oslo to get a vibe check on the feel-great story of the World Cup as Norway and Erling Haaland try to row a nation past England. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. Mina Finstad Berg, football commentator, TV2 Norway.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
On NRL Friday Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs spoke about the impact Jarome Luai's signing with the PNG Chiefs has had on the Wests Tigers with the club telling him this week he can leave at the end of this season. Luke Lewis says its the deathknell of the Tiger's 2026 finals campaign. The trio also wrapped up NSW's Origin decider win in Brisbane on Wednesday night with John Gibbs criticising the bunker for an inexplicable error. They also reviewed Sunday's clash between the Manly Sea Eagles and North Queensland Cowboys with Manly prop Kobe Hetherington.
Sometimes during a hectic World Cup, you just need to hang with some great company. Kevin Prince Boateng has been a breath of fresh air on the SBS tournament coverage and when you consider he's played in almost every top league in the world, you can understand why. He joins us to talk about the World Cup so far, the difference between playing for European and African nations (he's done both) and football's new world order. Oh, and he has some THOUGHTS on the Socceroos. Featured: Kevin Prince Boateng, ex-footballer, SBS football pundit.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Lionel Messi was in tears. The Argentina manager was too emotional to finish his interview. Egypt's coach and players were seething at a sense of 'injustice'. Mark Schwarzer was in the stadium and pulls apart a World Cup classic before forecasting the tournament quarterfinals.Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin described their win over the USA as 'justice' after the Presidential pardon that had seen Falorin Balogun play the round of sixteen World Cup clash. There was no way to overturn the Europeans dominant win that leaves American football fans wondering about the impact of Donald Trump's intervention. PLUS, Ronaldo is finished with World Cup football and his manager is finished with Portugal, after they lost to Spain. Featured: Jillian Sakovits, USA football presenter. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
England have spoiled Mexico's World Cup party with an astonishing 3-2 win over the hosts, setting up a clash with Norway and their star striker Erling Haaland. In a match that had it all the Three Lions triumphed off the back of some Jude Bellingham brilliance, but are they too reliant on their superstars? Meanwhile Haaland proved why he is one of the world's best as Norway overcame Brazil. Plus, what's a World Cup without some controversy? USA's Folarin Balogun has had his red card ban suspended so will be free to play against Belgium and the footballing world has... thoughts. Featured: George Simms, football writer, The Observer. Amanda Shalala, ABC SPORT. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
On Sunday's edition of NRL Daily - Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs rule sides in or out of this year's top 8, question the future of Michael Maguire at the Brisbane Broncos, chat to Dragons interim coach Dean Young about how long he has to wait to find out his fate for 2027 and this week's "First Thought" is DEBUTS. Origin legends Luke Lewis and Billy Moore debate who wins Wednesday night's Origin decider and Denis Carnahan joins us to provide his Song of the Week - "Olakau'atu"
Socceroos fans can't stop reliving the penalty pain that delivered defeat against Egypt. Mark Schwarzer explains why manager Tony Popovic erred in subbing off keeper Patrick Beach and what Australia needs to do to evolve into a nation that can go deeper at the next World Cup. The Australian legend argues we need to be more adventurous to go to the next level.Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legendTo catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Everything is bigger in Texas, including World Cup clashes. Australia manager Tony Popovic is framing the clash with Egypt as a shot at history as the Socceroos chase their first-ever World Cup knockout win. Egypt is praying Mo Salah's hamstring can hold up as his nation chases a beautiful dream. We hear from reporters covering both nation's as we edge towards this do or die meeting. PLUS Ronaldo and Modric deliver a classic in Toronto.Featured: Jack Snape, football reporter, The Guardian. Sayed Nabwy, football reporter, WIN-WIN magazine.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
An agonising penalty shootout loss to Egypt has sent Australia tumbling out of the World Cup. Tony Popovic has made massive moves throughout the tournament and he did so again, injecting Mat Ryan on the edge of the shootout for the previously brilliant Patrick Beach in goal. Questions abound on that decision and those chosen to take penalties for the Socceroos, but what was undeniable was the effort shown by an Australian side who went so close to securing the Socceroos first World Cup knockout win. Featured: Daniel Garb, football reporter, ABC Sport.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
This World Cup has largely been dominated by the biggest possible names. Mbappe, Kane, Messi and Haaland have shone when it mattered most. While the best SHOULD do just that, it's not always the case. Why are they shining and who will own the tournament once it's all said and done? We're digging in. Featured: NIav Owens, broadcaster, SBS Sport.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
As Australia readies for a knockout clash with Egypt the possibility of a penalty shootout looms. Mark Schwarzer knows how to save a penalty and gives us his guide on how to do it. Then we ask why Tony Popovic is bristling with conversations around team selection and where the Socceroos are missing a chance to shine a light on some of their brightest stars. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
When Cristian Volpato was rejected by both Sydney A-League academies, he was in tears as his Dad drove him home. Today, the 22-year-old explains how he went from that moment to playing a pivotal role for the Socceroos at the World Cup. We hear about how Volpato decided to abandon aspirations of representing Italy to rush to this tournament for Australia. PLUS, Germany and the Netherlands out in dramatic scenes. Featured: Tom Wildie, journalist, ABC Sport.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
The streets of Mexico have been one giant football viewing party. The stands have been shaking with delirious fans. On the ground the nation has three straight wins. There are three co-hosts at the FIFA World Cup, but no one seems to be having quite as much fun as Mexico. Former Mexican international Jenny Chiu joins us to explain what happens when 133 million people are bought into the fortunes of a single team. Featured: Jenny Chiu, former Mexico player and football broadcaster.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
As the players rest their weary legs, and the fans rest their weary heads, Australian football is gearing up for a blockbuster World Cup knockout clash. Despite the success of the Socceroos draw with Paraguay, questions remain for Australia and Tony Popovic didn't always appreciate being asked them. What's undeniable is the scale of his achievement. We hear from Popovic and his players as we gear up for what comes next.Featured: Daniel Garb, football reporter, ABC Sport.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
A nil-all draw never felt so sweet. Australians called in sick, wagged school and downed tools to watch the clash with Paraguay, did they get an iconic Socceroos moment? Not really, but they did get a great result. Mark Schwarzer joins us from the USA to analyses how the Socceroos fared against Paraguay. Jordy Bos, Aiden O'Neill, Cristian Volpato and Lucas Herrington were among those who starred and Schwarzer casts ahead to the round of 32 as he explains what needs to improve. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos Legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Another day, another injury concern for the Socceroos. Jacob Italiano has joined Mat Leckie in being ruled out for Paraguay and it leaves big questions that will shape the Australians eleven and how Tony Popovic's team will play. We speak to man who has covered six World Cups, SBS commentator David Basheer, about the Socceroos' challenge ahead and how he feels sound tracking a massive Aussie sports moment.Featured: David Basheer, commentator, SBS. Amanda Shalala, reporter, ABC Sport. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
The Socceroos clash with Paraguay is enormous, so who should Australia pick? Mark Schwarzer argues why they should drop Patrick Beach and recall axed captain Mat Ryan as keeper. The Socceroos legend also breaks down why Nestory Irankunda should start and who he'd pick between Connor Metcalfe and Cristian Volpato in his Australian eleven. PLUS, we check in on Ronaldo after the veteran made history. Before we assess England's draw with Ghana. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Scotland might not make it out of their group, but their fans, the Tartan Army might win the tournament. With their mix of kilts, plaid, bagpipes, sinaglongs, beers, and witches hats the Scottish supporters have been the universal hit of the tournament. We speak with their captain live from Miami. PLUS, we go inside the cult of Lionel Messi with Amanda Shalala as she and the Argentine faithful witness more history in Dallas.Featured: Hamish Husband, Tartan Army Captain. Amanda Shalala, reporter, ABC Sport.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Soooooo, now what? With the defeat to the USA processed, we look at what the Socceroos need to do against Paraguay to qualify for the next phase of competition and how they might achieve that. Can you start Irankunda, Toure, Volpato and Metcalfe? Probably not, so who is in and who is out? PLUS, we revel in Cape Verde's mighty 2-2 draw with Uruguay. Featured: Daniel Garb, football reporter, ABC Sport. Nick Miller, journalist, The Athletic.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
AFL Sunday, with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling.Is Josh Fraser the man long term at Carlton? Are Adelaide the real deal? And are the Magpies still a genuine contender in 2026? Just some of the questions to be addressed on this Round 15 Sunday.
Australia was welcomed back to earth in Seattle, beaten 2-nil by USA as a huge opportunity went begging for the Socceroos. Mark Schwarzer explains why managerTony Popovic got it wrong at selection and how the Australians struggled with the occasion. The Socceroos legend does see reasons for optimism ahead of the clash with Paraguay, given strong performances from Connor Metcalfe and Cristian Volpato. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
US manager Mauricio Pochettino has some thoughts on the Socceroos. Their physicality, their mindset, their belief. We hear from the Argentine as well as Australian manager Tony Popovic ahead of the blockbuster clash between the Socceroos and the USA, where the health of star American Christian Pulisic looms large. Featured: Jack Snape, football writer, The Guardian. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Disrespect can really drive Australians, especially in football. The 2005 defeat of Uruguay was the most pointed performance in Socceroos history and Mark Schwarzer was at the heart of it. The Socceroos legend explains why the lead in to the USA clash reminds him of that historic win, before breaking down some other key themes ahead of Australia's massive clash with America. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
The build-up to the Socceroos-USA clash has been dominated by a handful of American pundits and while it's been great to revel in the disrespect, there's more to this story. US football host Jillian Sakovits joins the show and explains the identity of this American team. We learn that some of the same voices who have been critical of Australia have also fallen out with Team USA. Jillian brings the reason and context to the lead-in. PLUS, Lionel Messi delivers magic as Argentina begins its campaign. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
World Cups are simply more fun when the Three Lions are roaring. England enters the tournament with a raft of stars, a newish German coach and the ever-present weight of expectation. How will they handle the literal and metaphorical heat? We ask former Lioness Izzy Christiansen to break down the storylines that matter before hitting on the insane World Cup debut of Cape Verde.Featured: Izzy Christiansen, former England Lioness and Sky Sports pundit.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Nestory Irankunda thinks talk is cheap. Connor Metcalfe is still 'buzzing'. Cameron Burgess has broken down the defensive brotherhood. Vince Rugari takes us behind the scenes after a historic night in Vancouver and we hear from the Socceroo heroes as we unpack the reaction to Australia's stunning opening-round World Cup win. Featured: Vince Rugari, football writer, Sydney Morning Herald.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Is that Australia's finest World Cup win? That's what Socceroos fans are asking after a raft of ballsy selections from Tony Popovic has fired Australia to a historic World Cup win over Turkiye and turbo-charged the Socceroos campaign. The call to start Nestory Irankunda delivered a player of the match performance. The call to drop captain Mat Ryan saw his replacement Patrick Beach play a blinder. Mark Schwarzer breaks down an astonishing tournament opener. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
2015 All Australian captain Bob Murphy tells Matt Clinch he thinks it is a race between three players to be crowned captain of this year's All Australian team.Bob and Clinchy wrap up the round so far with North Melbourne and Sydney both being on the right side of close matches.
Paul Okon doesn't like talking about his son with journalists. When you've captained Australia and you're a coach of the Socceroos, you worry about perceptions. He need not stress, Paul Junior is a gun and very much his own man. On the eve of the Turkiye clash, Okon senior indulges us with questions on his son, but discusses the squad more broadly. Tactics, mentality, fear, the ex-Socceroo skipper is expansive and warm in an insightful conversation.Featured: Paul Okon, former Australia captain and Socceroos assistant coach.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
For all the rightful pessimism around the FIFA World Cup, the opener provided chaotic joy at a global sporting cathedral in Mexico. We cross to Mexico City to gauge the feverish delight of the co-hosts win. Amanda Shalala then takes us inside Gianni Infantino's bizarre press conference, before we check in on the Socceroos who have an injury scare ahead of the opening clash with Turkiye.Featured: Amanda Shalala, journalist, ABC Sport. Dave Weiner, Football 360. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
2022 was defined by Lionel Messi and Argentina, so who will rise at the FIFA World Cup? What can the pair of GOATs Messi and Ronaldo conjure? Who is ready to assume the mantle as finest player in the game? Is a German manager the solution to English heartbreak? Can an Italian steer Brazil back to glory? Mark Schwarzer assesses the heavyweights, dark horses and those he sees as likely disappointments. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
If you listen to Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer, there's nothing Australian footballers love more than being written off. The Australian champion joins the show to explain why American pundits have given the Socceroos squad "unbelievably good ammunition" for their World Cup campaign. Schwarzer also explains why Mo Toure will start and Nestory Irankunda will likely be an impact player, outlines why Jordy Bos is about to make his name and provides context around the Cristian Volpato selection. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
When Travis Bazzana went number one in the MLB draft in 2024, Australians thought we'd see him in the majors ASAP. Baseball doesn't always work like that, but after doing his time in the minors, he is killing it in the big leagues. He joins us to talk about how it's going and what life is like in the big show. Featured: Travis Bazzana, Cleveland Guardians.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
After four years, one thousand episodes and countless breaking scandals, ABC Sport Daily is saying goodbye. Host Patrick Stack explains why we're calling time on the show and how we're going out with a bang with a massive World Cup special. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling bring you all the latest news from the AFL, including Fremantle's massive win over Bunbury and Brisbane's bounce back in the Q-Clash.The team wrap up the Round 13 action so far and look ahead to the King's Birthday match.
Twenty years on, we talk about the Socceroos' golden generation because of how they made Australia see itself during the 2006 World Cup. 18-year-old Socceroo Lucas Herrington wasn't even alive. The defender will likely become the youngest Australian male to play at a World Cup. He joins us from camp to talk about mixing it with Messi in the MLS and this group of talented youngsters ready to shake up the world.Featured: Lucas Herrington, Socceroos defender.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
On Monday, more than 90-thousand people are expected to pack into the MCG. They won't really be there for the footy. They'll be there to celebrate the life of Neale Daniher and fight motor neurone disease. What an astonishing legacy the Melbourne Football Club legend leaves. We speak to a man who knew Daniher well, storied AFL writer Mike Sheahan in maybe our favourite conversation of 2026. Featured: Mike Sheahan, legendary AFL journalist. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Cricket writer Gideon Haigh drops in to break down Cricket Victoria's proposed merger between the Stars and the Renegades as Melbourne seeks to unite its teams. Administrators believe they can amalgamate fans, while selling a licence overseas to pay the bills, does the concept hold water? Will it see other states chase private investment? We ask Gideon. Featured: Gideon Haigh, cricket writer, Cricket Et Al. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter