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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 21 MIN

Could Australia really win the World Cup? There's one powerful believer in their corner

from The Issue · host LiSTNR

As the FIFA World Cup looms, the high-stakes battles Australian football faces both on the pitch and in the boardroom only becomes clearer. Australia is officially locked into Group D for the World Cup in North America. In this week's episode of The Issue, we unpack the schedule - from the kickoff against Turkey in Vancouver, to a highly anticipated Seattle showdown against the USA that doubles as a potential sideline summit for Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump.  Newly appointed Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler has a massive task ahead with critical broadcast negotiations fast approaching, and a fight with the federal government for $50 million towards a National Football Headquarters in Sydney.   Can the country's biggest participation sport finally claim its primetime crown?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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