Season 40 Episode 19

The World Football Programme, on 107.9FM (Community) Radio Fremantle for Saturday, 13 June 2026. Penny Tanner Hoath and Pete Szkiela lead you through two hours of football and the team kick off the programme with news of the week.The World Cup is underway and the Socceroos kick-off their campaign Sunday, the Matildas landed in Australia for friendlies against Mexico, amongst the usual local football happenings and oh yeah, an appearance by Pete on BBC (I think that means he joins the ranks of international stardom for the World Football team)- tune in from 10am Saturday to hear more! Our guest lineup is-Ethan Rigg, SYN Radio, talks with us about the World Cup openers, the glitz of the opening ceremony, how the community is receiving the Cup, player and team news and who are the ones to watch according to Ethan. There’s plenty of places to watch the Cup locally like the North Perth Piazza and on SBS free to air. Let’s go Australia!Clara Hoarau, is in studio talking girls and women’s football. Clara grew up playing football in Melville, Western Australia, gained selection for WA, Perth Glory and the Young Matildas and is now currently contracted in France for Fleury 91, who are sitting in the top 4 in the French Division 1. She is here in Perth for a well earned break and tells us what’s her take on football locally is and what’s been on the agenda while in Perth.Tom Sermanni, former Matildas Coach and now with more letters after his name. Tom is always keen for a football chat. On the table for discussion is the Matildas working their way towards another World Cup campaign. What is the Matildas style of play these days? Has it changed with the playing stocks Joe has brought in to the squad. Do we need to change the style? Will Sam Kerr’s next career move have the same impact it did when she moved to Chelsea, what is Western Sydney Wanderers next play, what’s the key to grow the A-League - Tom will solve all the puzzles we have to ponder! We may also ask what’s happening in Scotland and discuss some Tom tips for the World Cup! Thanks to all our listeners, members and partners for joining us again for 2026! Follow us on our socials- website, podcast, Facebook page and Instagram.