FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Socceroos Group Breakdown & Everything You Need to Know | Feat. NXT Football

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here — 48 teams, 3 countries, 4 time zones and the biggest tournament in football history. Daniel is joined by football expert Coach Dan from NXT Football for a 57-minute deep dive into everything you need to know before the first ball is kicked on June 11th.The Socceroos have landed in one of the most fascinating groups of the tournament — drawn alongside the USA (ranked 15th), Turkey (ranked 22nd) and Paraguay (ranked 40th). Daniel and Coach Dan break down every match, every opponent and Australia's realistic chances of progressing from the group stage. Australia's opening game against Turkey on June 14th at 2pm — available free on SBS — sets the tone for what could be a historic tournament campaign.This is also the last World Cup for some of the greatest players to ever play the game. Cristiano Ronaldo at 41, Lionel Messi at 38 and Luka Modrić at 40 — Daniel and Coach Dan reflect on what it means to watch these legends take the stage one final time.The episode covers the tournament structure — 12 groups of 4 with 32 teams qualifying including the top 2 from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams. The logistics of playing across Mexico, USA and Canada. The new VAR and red card rules that will change how the game is played. The SuperBowl-style halftime show at the Final featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS. The groups and games you absolutely cannot miss. And the big question — who wins it all?Hot takes, bold calls and genuine football analysis from two people who care deeply about the Socceroos and the game. A must-listen for every Australian football fan heading into the biggest sporting event on the planet.Follow The Sports Playbook on Instagram and TikTok and follow NXT Football for more.