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This World Cup is set to be Argentina's star Lionel Messi's final chapter... could be French legend Kylian Mbappe's quest to become football's undisputed king - and Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal might just leave this tournament as the most famous footballer. This is SBS News’ World Cup Daily, The 90+ Podcast, where we bring you stories on and beyond the pitch. Today we're looking at players who could define the FIFA World Cup 2026 - and the nations whose hopes rest on their shoulders.World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast is SBS's daily FIFA World Cup 2026™ podcast covering the biggest stories on and beyond the pitch.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.Get daily updates on the SBS News website and follow SBS Sport on  YouTube, TikTok, X, Instagram and Facebook for all the latest from the FIFA World Cup 2026™.The FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ 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, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Friday, with the opening match taking place in Mexico City’s legendary Azteca stadium. Amid controversy over FIFA’s President has defended its handling of visa issues experienced by teams and referees ahead of the tournament. Of the three host nations, Mexico is by far the most football-obsessed - but there’s been controversy over ticket prices and concerns about security.The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Friday, with the opening match taking place in Mexico City’s legendary Azteca stadium.Amid controversy over FIFA’s President has defended its handling of visa issues experienced by teams and referees ahead of the tournament.Of the three host nations, Mexico is by far the most football-obsessed - but there’s been controversy over ticket prices and concerns about security.

US forces have launched a new wave of strikes at Iran, following days of escalating violence. In response, Iran has targeted the US fifth fleet in Bahrain and says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, warning any ship that attempts to pass through will be targeted. As tensions continue to build, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined international allies in calling for de-escalation during a visit to the UK.