If you're based in Australia, but aren't able to get a flight over to Russia, don't fret! LiveSoccerTV.com has all the info you need to catch the Socceroos in action this summer.

Australia are making their fifth World Cup appearance this summer after featuring at the 1974, 2006, 2010, and 2014 editions. However, the Socceroos haven't cleared the group stage since 2006 and face a tough task to get out of a quartet with European heavyweights France as well as ambitious sides Denmark and Peru.

Not able to make the long journey over there to Russia? No problem. Here's all the info you need to tune in to the latest edition of arguably the biggest sporting event in the world.

When is the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

This year's edition of the famous quadrennial tournament will be played between June 14, 2018 and July 16, 2018.

2018 FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights in Australia

Optus Sport will cover all 64 of this summer's World Cup games, including Australia's group stage clashes with Peru, Denmark, and France. Notably, for the first time in history, Australian fans will have a chance to see the Socceroos in action during prime-time as their game against France will be streamed at 20:00 AEST on Saturday, June 16th.

Another option to catch some of the games will be through SBS, which will provide coverage of all three of Australia's group stage games and 25 of the 64 games overall.

Watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup on TV

If you're watching the games through the traditional method, the way to go will be either Optus Sport or SBS Live. Both will provide coverage of all of Australia's three games against France, Denmark, and Peru. SBS also will offer coverage of selected games, including the juicy clash between Portugal and Spain, reigning champs Germany's group stage opener vs. Mexico, as well as both semi-finals, the third-place game, and the final.  

Stream the 2018 FIFA World Cup online

Not able to be near a TV, or simply prefer to be able to follow the game on the go? SBS Live will provide some coverage of selected matches, while Optus Sport also has a feature that will allow you to stream any of the games via tablet, phone, or other mobile device.

Listen to the 2018 FIFA World Cup on radio

On a long drive? Or simply prefer the old fashioned way to catch your football via radio? SBS Radio has you covered!

2018 FIFA World Cup match times

To be honest, Russian time is not exactly the best for fans who are based in Australia. There are some games that kick off at 5:00 AEST. Yes, that's at five in the morning.

The opening match, featuring hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia will start at 1:00 AEST. Same goes for the final, so be prepared to stay up late, as it will begin at 1:00 AEST on Monday, July 16th.

Overall, kick off times for the majority of fixtures will be between 22:00 AEST and 4:00 AEST. Not exactly perfect for people who have to go to work or summer university classes, but viewers will have to make do.

When does Australia play?

Australia's group stage games will take place on:

  • Saturday, June 16th: France vs. Australia, 20:00 AEST on SBS Live, SBS, Optus Sport
  • Thursday, June 21st: Denmark vs. Australia, 22:00 AEST on SBS, Optus Sport, SBS Live
  • Wednesday, June 27th: Australia vs. Peru, 00:00 AEST on SBS, Optus Sport, SBS Live

Which countries are in Australia's World Cup Group C:

  • France
  • Peru
  • Denmark

World Cup Fixtures:

Below you will find a detailed list of all 64 games taking place at this summer's World Cup starting from 14th June through the final on 16th July:

Thursday, 14 June
Live
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11:00am
Russia 5 - 0 Saudi Arabia
Friday, 15 June
Live
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8:00am
Egypt 0 - 1 Uruguay
Live
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11:00am
Morocco 0 - 1 Iran
Live
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2:00pm
Portugal 3 - 3 Spain
Saturday, 16 June
Live
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6:00am
France 2 - 1 Australia
Live
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9:00am
Argentina 1 - 1 Iceland
Live
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12:00pm
Peru 0 - 1 Denmark
Live
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3:00pm
Croatia 2 - 0 Nigeria
Sunday, 17 June
Live
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8:00am
Costa Rica 0 - 1 Serbia
Live
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11:00am
Germany 0 - 1 Mexico
Live
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2:00pm
Brazil 1 - 1 Switzerland
Monday, 18 June
Live
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8:00am
Sweden 1 - 0 Korea Republic
Live
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11:00am
Belgium 3 - 0 Panama
Live
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2:00pm
Tunisia 1 - 2 England
Tuesday, 19 June
Live
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8:00am
Colombia 1 - 2 Japan
Live
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11:00am
Poland 1 - 2 Senegal
Live
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2:00pm
Russia 3 - 1 Egypt
Wednesday, 20 June
Live
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8:00am
Portugal 1 - 0 Morocco
Live
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11:00am
Uruguay 1 - 0 Saudi Arabia
Live
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2:00pm
Iran 0 - 1 Spain
Thursday, 21 June
Live
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8:00am
Denmark 1 - 1 Australia
Live
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11:00am
France 1 - 0 Peru
Live
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2:00pm
Argentina 0 - 3 Croatia
Friday, 22 June
Live
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8:00am
Brazil 2 - 0 Costa Rica
Live
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11:00am
Nigeria 2 - 0 Iceland
Live
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2:00pm
Serbia 1 - 2 Switzerland
Saturday, 23 June
Live
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8:00am
Belgium 5 - 2 Tunisia
Live
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11:00am
Korea Republic 1 - 2 Mexico
Live
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2:00pm
Germany 2 - 1 Sweden
Sunday, 24 June
Live
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8:00am
England 6 - 1 Panama
Live
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11:00am
Japan 2 - 2 Senegal
Live
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2:00pm
Poland 0 - 3 Colombia
Monday, 25 June
Live
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10:00am
Saudi Arabia 2 - 1 Egypt
Live
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10:00am
Uruguay 3 - 0 Russia
Live
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2:00pm
Iran 1 - 1 Portugal
Live
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2:00pm
Spain 2 - 2 Morocco
Tuesday, 26 June
Live
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10:00am
Australia 0 - 2 Peru
Live
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10:00am
Denmark 0 - 0 France
Live
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2:00pm
Iceland 1 - 2 Croatia
Live
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2:00pm
Nigeria 1 - 2 Argentina
Wednesday, 27 June
Live
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10:00am
Korea Republic 2 - 0 Germany
Live
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10:00am
Mexico 0 - 3 Sweden
Live
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2:00pm
Serbia 0 - 2 Brazil
Live
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2:00pm
Switzerland 2 - 2 Costa Rica
Thursday, 28 June
Live
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10:00am
Japan 0 - 1 Poland
Live
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10:00am
Senegal 0 - 1 Colombia
Live
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2:00pm
England 0 - 1 Belgium
Live
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2:00pm
Panama 1 - 2 Tunisia
Saturday, 30 June
Live
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10:00am
France 4 - 3 Argentina
*Round of 16
Live
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2:00pm
Uruguay 2 - 1 Portugal
*Round of 16
Sunday, 1 July
Live
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10:00am
Spain 1 - 1P Russia
*Round of 16
Live
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2:00pm
Croatia P1 - 1 Denmark
*Round of 16
Monday, 2 July
Live
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10:00am
Brazil 2 - 0 Mexico
*Round of 16
Live
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2:00pm
Belgium 3 - 2 Japan
*Round of 16
Tuesday, 3 July
Live
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10:00am
Sweden 1 - 0 Switzerland
*Round of 16
Live
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2:00pm
Colombia 1 - 1 England
*Round of 16
Friday, 6 July
Live
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10:00am
Uruguay 0 - 2 France
*Quarter Final 1
Live
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2:00pm
Brazil 1 - 2 Belgium
*Quarter Final 2
Saturday, 7 July
Live
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10:00am
Sweden 0 - 2 England
*Quarter Final 3
Live
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2:00pm
Russia 2 - 2P Croatia
*Quarter Final 4
Tuesday, 10 July
Live
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2:00pm
France 1 - 0 Belgium
*Semi Final 1
Wednesday, 11 July
Live
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2:00pm
Croatia 2 - 1 England
*Semi Final 2
Saturday, 14 July
Live
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10:00am
Belgium 2 - 0 England
*Third Place Game