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FWC on Sport Nation guideFIFA World Cup 2026: Sport Nation commentary guide for Round of 32
Sport Nation • July 2nd, 2026 11:00 am
Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal | Photo: AP
The group stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 has wrapped up, and while New Zealand has departed, Sport Nation and SEN is continuing to bring live and free commentary and extended coverage of the knockout stages, beginning with the Round of 32.
Here's your guide for all the matches that will be live on the Sport Nation network (all times are NZST) and where you can still listen to our flagship shows Scotty & Izzy, Mornings, Afternoons, and Millsy & Guy if there is a programming clash.
Information on all of Sport Nation's New Zealand radio frequencies are also available at the bottom of this page.
Monday, June 29
South Africa vs Canada at Los Angeles Stadium: Round of 32 knockout match from 6am on Sport Nation Extra via the app and web (kick-off 7am)
Tuesday, June 30
Germany vs Paraguay at Boston Stadium: Round of 32 knockout match from 7.30am on Sport Nation Extra via the app and web (kick-off 8.30am)
Wednesday, July 1
France vs Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium: Round of 32 knockout match from 8am on Sport Nation Extra via the app and web (kick-off 9am)
Thursday, July 2
Belgium vs Senegal at Seattle Stadium: Round of 32 knockout match from 7am on Sport Nation Extra via the app and web (kick-off 8am)
Friday, July 3
Spain vs Austria at Los Angeles Stadium: Round of 32 knockout match from 6am on Sport Nation Extra via the app and web (kick-off 7am)
Saturday, July 4
Australia vs Egypt at Dallas Stadium: Round of 32 knockout match from 5am on all New Zealand frequencies, the app and web (kick-off 6am)
The Mail Run will be airing on Sport Nation Extra only this Saturday from 9am.
Argentina vs Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium: Round of 32 knockout match from 9am on all NZ frequencies, the app and web (kick-off 10am)
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Find your local Sport Nation frequency below
North Island: Russell 94.4FM, Whangarei 107.5FM, Auckland SN app only, Hamilton 954AM, Tauranga 873AM, Whakatane 96.1FM, Rotorua 1548AM, Gisborne 1485AM, Taupo 91.2FM, Taranaki 97.2FM, Hawke's Bay 549AM, Palmerston North 828AM, Kapiti 93.5FM, Masteron 91.1FM, Wellington 1233AM.
South Island: Nelson 990AM, Westport 93.3FM, Greymouth 93.9FM, Hokitika 89.1FM, Christchurch 1260AM, Ashburton 1071AM, Timaru 1242AM, Wanaka 106.8FM, Queenstown 93.6FM, Oamaru 89.6FM, Alexandra 104.7FM, Dunedin 1206AM, Invercargill SN app only.
The Sport Nation app is also available to download at the App Store and Google Play.
