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FIFA World Cup 2026: Sport Nation commentary guide as Round of 32 approaches
Sport Nation •  June 25th, 2026 1:46 pm
Chris Wood at FIFA World Cup 2026 | Photo: Melinda Meijer/Photosport
As the group stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 wraps up, Sport Nation and SEN is gearing up for 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 and where you can still listen to our flagship shows Scotty & Izzy, Mornings, Afternoons, and Millsy & Guy.
Information on all of Sport Nation's New Zealand radio frequencies are also available at the bottom of this page.
Friday, June 26
Paraguay vs Australia at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium: from 1.45pm on Sport Nation Extra via the SN app and web (kick-off 2pm)
Saturday, June 27
Norway vs France at Boston Stadium: from 6am on all New Zealand frequencies, the app and web (kick-off 7am)
Studs Up! are broadcasting live from 1pm at Westfield Riccarton with Alex Chapman and Harry Ngata in the lead up to the All Whites vs Belgium.
New Zealand vs Belgium at BC Place, Vancouver: from 2.45pm on all NZ frequencies, the app and web (kick-off 3pm)
The original plan at the beginning of the tournament was to also commentate Uruguay vs Spain on June 27, however this has been replaced with another match yet to be confirmed.
Sunday, June 28
Panama vs England at New York/New Jersey Stadium: from 8am on all NZ frequencies, the app and web (kick-off 9am)
Watch this space for updates on the remainder of week three's schedule as the Round of 32 matchups are confirmed.
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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.
