After a 32-year absence from the World Cup following their maiden qualification in 1974, Australia are actually a everlasting fixture on the most important 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 sport in that point.
With the hope of seeing their nation make the final 16 for only a second time, here is how Australian followers can observe 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 considered one of 5 foremost free-to-air networks within the nation, working six channels together with SBS and SBS Viceland – each of which shall be utilised to broadcast World Cup fixtures.
Australian followers shall be handled to the skilled and broadly 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 group.
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Australia made the 2022 World Cup through a barely extended journey.
A bye into the second spherical was wholeheartedly taken benefit of because the Socceroos received 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, pressured them right into a play-off with the opposite third-placed group from the third qualifying spherical, by which they squirmed previous the United Arab Emirates with a 2-1 victory to progress to an inter-confederation play-off.
In a fair tighter contest, Graham Arnold’s males overcame Peru 5-4 on penalties to place their title within the hat for Qatar.
After that draining qualification course of, Australia had been drawn into Group D alongside reigning world champions France, Denmark and Tunisia. They’re going to 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
