World Cup Update:  US powers past Paraguay, Canada settles for draw

World Cup Update:  US powers past Paraguay, Canada settles for draw

The United States cruised past Paraguay while Canada was forced to settle for a draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Day 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

World Cup Update: Mexico and Korea Republic win on opening day

Mexico and Korea Republic opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns with victories, while the Socceroos continue preparations for their Group D opener against Türkiye on Sunday.

Route 26: The Road to the World Cup Begins

Grab your bags, we're hitting Route 26! A brand new podcast from SBS Audio, Route 26 takes you on a journey through the lives of football fanatics — one World Cup story at a time. Hear from some of the game's most extraordinary fans: Llyod Owusu, Akec Makur Chuot, Craig Foster and many more — as they share the World Cup moments that changed their lives.

Championship Corner: South Melbourne Crowned - Inside the Inaugural Australian Championship Final

In the season finale of the SBS Championship Corner podcast, Nick Pagano and Adrian Arciuli are joined by SBS Italian’s Paolo Gallo to unpack South Melbourne’s 2–0 win over Marconi Stallions and their place in history as the inaugural Australian Championship winners. The team breaks down how South’s pressing, set-piece mastery and game-by-game tactical tweaks powered an unbeaten campaign, from Manny Aguek’s big‑moment goals and Marco Jankovic’s header in the final to the Heidelberg epic and the Sydney Olympic escape acts. The panel also revisits the tournament’s biggest sliding‑doors moments - from the Marconi Wolves madness to FVS controversy and some truly wild tackles, plus their surprise packets, unluckiest sides and goal of the tournament contenders. The crew reflects on what this new national second‑tier competition means for historic clubs, youth development and the future of Australian football - and which Championship standouts could be Socceroos in waiting.

Championship Corner: And then there were two - a blistering round of semi finals

On this weeks episode of the SBS Championship Corner, hosts Nick Pagano and Adrian Acruili reflect on two tense semi-final matches from the Australian Championship, and preview the tasty-looking final between South Melbourne FC and Marconi Stallions. SBS Greek’s Themi Kallos returns to the panel to dissect how South Melbourne were able to overcome the high-flying Heidelberg, while Moreton City Excelsior’s midfielder Jackson Courtney Perkins joins remotely to reflect on the amazing campaign that led the Queensland NPL Premieres to the Australian Championship semi final appearance against Marconi. All that and so much more awaits you in the penultimate episode of the SBS Championship Corner!