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History for DR Congo, heartbreak for Iran and Round of 32 set

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 32 is set. England tops their group after two goals by Jude Bellingham and the Three Lions’ captain Harry Kane against Panama. Croatia are also through to the knockout stage after a 2-1 win over Ghana. Colombia and Portugal played out a nil-nil draw. DR Congo reaches the elimination phase for the first time, after emerging triumphant over Uzbekistan 3-1. It's their first ever World Cup victory - 52 years after their only previous appearance at the tournament. Algeria drew 3-all against Austria in a dramatic finish. Algeria’s captain Riyad Mahrez produced a moment of brilliance in the 94th minute - scoring a double in the match. Not long after, Austria's Sasa Kalajdzic equalised. Argentina delivered another statement performance with a comfortable 3-1 win over Jordan, Lionel Messi came off the bench to score the third goal. Australia now turns its attention to Egypt in Dallas next Saturday. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she looks into the DR Congo’s historic comeback. Does Austria and Algeria's dramatic match affect Iran? And, will the Egyptian king be fit to face Australia? EXTENDED ABSTRACT FOR POD World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast is SBS's daily FIFA World Cup 2026™ podcast covering the biggest stories on and beyond the pitch. In this episode: * The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 32 is set * England tops their group after two goals by Jude Bellingham and the Three Lions’ captain Harry Kane against Panama * Croatia are also through to the knockout stage after a 2-1 win over Ghana * Colombia and Portugal played out a nil-nil draw * DR Congo reaches the elimination phase for the first time, after emerging triumphant over Uzbekistan 3-1 * Algeria drew 3-all against Austria in a dramatic finish * Argentina delivers a 3-1 win over Jordan, Lionel Messi came off the bench to score the third goal * Australia now turns its attention to Egypt in Dallas next Saturday * Does Austria and Algeria's dramatic match affect Iran? * Will the Egyptian king be fit to face Australia? From unforgettable moments, match highlights, emerging stars, FIFA politics, major controversies and the stories shaping the tournament, The 90+ brings you the key talking points from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ every day. For more on this series, follow The 90+ Podcast [https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast/world-cup-daily-the-90-podcast]. Get daily updates on the SBS News website [https://www.sbs.com.au/news] and follow SBS Sport on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/sbssportau], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@sbssportau], X [https://x.com/SBSSportau], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sbssportau] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sbssportau/] for all the latest from the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ [https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/fifa-world-cup-2026/how-to-watch] kicks off on June 12 (AEST) - with coverage starting for the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa from 4am (AEST) - and will be an exclusive broadcast on SBS in Australia. You can watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live, free and exclusive on SBS [https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/fifa-world-cup-2026], SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand [https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2026].

Desperation and frustration in Venezuela as the search continues for earthquake survivors

The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela now exceeds 1400 as desperation grows in the search for survivors. Foreign rescue teams are arriving in the country to assist efforts as Venezuelans grow frustrated with an apparent lack of official presence.

World Cup: Socceroos to go against Egypt in Round of 32

Tony Popovic's Socceroos' squad will face Egypt for their Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ at Dallas, 4am on 4th July AEST. Didier Deschamps' France saw a dominant 4-1 win over Norway. Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick, while Kylian Mbappé continued his electric form. Why was Norway’s Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard on the bench today? World Cup history for Senegal after the African side’s 5-nil win against Australia's Graham Arnold's Iraq team. Historic moment for Cape Verde as they proceed to the knockout stage of the World Cup, following their nil-all draw against Saudi Arabia. Álex Baena gave Spain a 1-nil win against Uruguay. Belgium are off and running to the knockout stage, after a strong 5-1 win against New Zealand, and Egypt drew with Iran 1-all. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she discusses Australia’s final group stage match with former Socceroo legend and SBS’ pundit, Harry Kewell. How far can the Socceroos’ go at this World Cup? World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast is SBS's daily FIFA World Cup 2026™ podcast covering the biggest stories on and beyond the pitch. In this episode: * Tony Popovic’s Socceroos’ squad to meet Egypt in Round of 32 * Didier Deschamps' France had a dominant 4-1 win over Norway * Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick, Kylian Mbappé continued his electric form * Why was Norway’s Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard on the bench today? * Senegal has made history after the African side’s 5-nil win against Australia's Graham Arnold's Iraq team * Historic moment for Cape Verde as they proceed to the knockout stage, following their nil-all draw against Saudi Arabia * Álex Baena gave Spain a 1-nil win against Uruguay * Belgium demolished New Zealand 5-1 * Egypt drew Iran 1-all From unforgettable moments, match highlights, emerging stars, FIFA politics, major controversies and the stories shaping the tournament, The 90+ brings you the key talking points from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ every day. For more on this series, follow The 90+ Podcast [https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast/world-cup-daily-the-90-podcast]. Get daily updates on the SBS News website [https://www.sbs.com.au/news] and follow SBS Sport on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/sbssportau], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@sbssportau], X [https://x.com/SBSSportau], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sbssportau] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sbssportau/] for all the latest from the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ [https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/fifa-world-cup-2026/how-to-watch] kicks off on June 12 (AEST) - with coverage starting for the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa from 4am (AEST) - and will be an exclusive broadcast on SBS in Australia. You can watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live, free and exclusive on SBS [https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/fifa-world-cup-2026], SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand [https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2026].

How scientists are using surrogates to protect Australia's most endangered wallaby

Everyone from rugby union supporters to wildlife and animal lovers has heard of the Australian wallaby. But it's perhaps less known that there are, in fact, many species of these cute marsupials, including some that are endangered. One of these is the brush-tailed rock-wallaby and scientists are now working on ways to protect the species. Everyone from rugby union supporters to wildlife and animal lovers has heard of the Australian wallaby. But it's perhaps less known that there are, in fact, many species of these cute marsupials, including some that are endangered. One of these is the brush-tailed rock-wallaby and scientists are now working on ways to protect the species.

Chinese food in Australia is changing – thanks to a new generation of chefs

Across Australia, rising costs and staff shortages have forced many traditional Chinese restaurants to close. Some younger chefs are forging a new path with fusion styles that celebrate local ingredients.