Football360 Today
Football360 Today is the podcast feed for Australia's newest independent football platform, football360.com.au. Join us for a mix of interviews, discussions and news bites.
Australia v Paraguay ANALYSIS: Mark Schwarzer | Socceroos Transfer News | FIFA's World Cup Mistake
Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer joins Football360 Today to dissect Australia's 0-0 draw against Paraguay, a result which takes Tony Popovic's side through to the Round of 32.
Australia v Paraguay REVIEW | Socceroos THROUGH To World Cup R32, Full Analysis
Football360's David Weiner and Jake Rosengarten discuss the Socceroos' 0-0 draw with Paraguay from outside San Francisco Bay Area Stadium after covering the game.
Socceroos v Paraguay Preview | What it's like playing a World Cup decider | How it'll be decided
Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury joins Football 360's David Weiner to provide his thought on the Socceroos crucial final FIFA World Cup group game against Paraguay, including:
- Inside insight on what it's like playing in a World Cup group decider
- His take on the Socceroos selection debate
- What Australia's giant defensive line so good
Australia v Paraguay PREVIEW | Mark Schwarzer's Socceroos Predicted XI, World Cup Equation
Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer joins Football360 Today to preview Australia's final World Cup group match against Paraguay.
How Messi is still DOMINATING the World Cup at 38 | Sorensen on Haaland, Mbappe, Socceroos
Former Denmark captain Thomas Sorensen joins Football 360's Lachie Flannigan to rule the roost over the day's World Cup action, headlined by breathtaking performances from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.
New Zealand’s heartbreaking World Cup loss REVIEW | Shane Smeltz on ref controversy, what went wrong
All Whites legend Shane Smeltz joins Football360’s Lachie Flannigan as a late fadeout against Egypt saw New Zealand agonisingly miss out on a first World Cup win for the second game running.
Australia v Paraguay | LATEST from Socceroos Camp | Predicted Line-Up
Football360's David Weiner and Jake Rosengarten deliver an update from Australia's World Cup HQ 24 hours after a disappointing 2-0 loss to hosts USA.The build-up begins to the decisive group clash against Paraguay as the boys kick off the XI chat, dissect their feelings as the dust settles and much more.
How USA beat Australia 2-0 | Mark Schwarzer on Socceroos selection, what went wrong, referee controversy
David Weiner is joined by Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer immediately after the side's 2-0 defeat to the USA in Seattle to analyse what went wrong, what we can learn and what needs to change ahead of the final Group D game against Paraguay.
Australia v USA PREVIEW: Mark Schwarzer, US pundits v Socceroos
Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer joins Football360 Today to preview Australia's upcoming World Cup clash against host nation the USA.
What Socceroos must STOP to beat USA | Pulisic injury crisis update | Herrington Barcelona transfer news
The Athletic's Senior writer Tom Bogert joins Football360 to give us the lowdown on the USMT and how Mauricio Pochettino pulled out a performance no one saw coming against Paraguay. What went right? What do the Socceroos need to watch? And what is going on with Christian Pulisic?
Plus, Tom breaks down the hysterical punditry build-up to the clash and provides incredible insight into a story he broke last week suggesting Lucas Herrington could be signed by Barcelona.
FULL NEW ZEALAND V IRAN REVIEW WITH SHANE SMELTZ | All Whites impress on World Cup return
As New Zealand made their long-awaited return to the World Cup with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Iran, All Whites legend Shane Smeltz joins Football 360's Lachie Flannigan to unpack the major talking points from the match.
How FIFA’s new rule CHANGES World Cup games | Premier League keeper reviews Socceroos’ new hero | Full Matchday 5 Review
Former English Premier League, World Cup and A-League goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen joins Football360's Lachie Flannigan to bask in the afterglow of Australia World Cup win, and review a jam packed day's action at the 2026 World Cup. On the agenda: - How Tony Popovic's selection gambles paid off big time- Patrick Beach: Who is the Socceroos new World Cup hero? - Curacao's special moment in heavy Germany defeat - Hydration breaks and how they're changing the course of World Cup games - Swashbuckling Sweden smash Tunisia 5-1
Mark Schwarzer's Socceroos v Turkiye analysis
Australia's most capped Socceroo Mark Schwarzer joins Football360 Today to dissect the triumph over Turkiye, including the biggest goalkeeping selection since one he was involved in in 2006.
AUSTRALIA STUN TURKIYE | Analysis, Reaction from World Cup clash in Vancouver
Football360's David Weiner and Jake Rosengarten bring you instant reaction from BC Place in Vancouver after one of the most historic wins in Socceroos history.Goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe led Tony Popovic's side to a 2-0 win in their opening World Cup clash.
Socceroos v Turkiye PREVIEW | Talking Points | Analysis
David Weiner and Daniel Garb preview Australia's opening match of the World Cup against Turkiye from outside BC Place in Vancouver.The boys talk through the key talking points and analyse the keys for Tony Popovic's side as well as reacting to Hakan Calhanoglu's comments which lit the fire under this fixture earlier in the day.
NEW ZEALAND WORLD CUP PREVIEW ft. Kiwi football icon Shane Smeltz!
With New Zealand's long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup fast approaching, All Whites legend Shane Smeltz joined Football 360's Dave Weiner to run the rule of their chances at the tournament - starting with game one against Iran.
Sainsbury's Socceroos World Cup Preview for Football360
Former Socceroos and current Central Coast defender Trent Sainsbury joins Football360 to dissect Australia's current defensive stocks and preview their 2026 campaign.
Sainsbury has a unique perspective as a 2018 World Cup Socceroo who took on Kylian Mbappe and France, while also being involved in the 2014 and 2018 campaigns.
Read Trent's accompanying column here: https://football360.com.au/socceroos-at-the-world-cup-preview-trent-sainsbury/
Socceroos v Switzerland REVIEW | Who starts v Turkiye? Volpato, Irankunda Analysis
Football360's David Weiner and Jake Rosengarten discuss the Socceroos' 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their final warm-up game from on site at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.With the World Cup opener against Turkiye now under a week away, the boys discuss:- What we learned from the clash against the Swiss- Who should start against Turkiye- What we made of Cristian Volpato's debut as a Socceroo- What Nestory Irankunda's role will be at this World Cup- And much more!Subscribe to our channel for more analysis throughout the World Cup.
26-MAN SQUAD REVEALED: Full Reaction to Socceroos World Cup Selection
Football360’s David Weiner and Daniel Garb dissect Australia’s 26-man FIFA World Cup squad, discussing the biggest winners, surprise selections, unlucky omissions and the major talking points ahead of the tournament.
Did Tony Popovic get it right? 👀
0:00 - Initial thoughts
4:31 - Cristian Volpato inclusion
14:36 - Teti Yengi and other striker options
18:26 - Lucas Herrington
21:30 - Jacob Italiano and the right back position
23:16 - Cammy Devlin and the midfield options
25:23 - How will the Socceroos line up against Turkiye
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Harrison Devenish-Meares exclusive chat
Deportation, Buddhist retreat, a cold call & insomnia: the wild ride to becoming the league’s best keeper. Some interviews just need to be listened in full, and that's the case from Football360's chat with the best goalkeeper in the A-League, Harrison Devenish-Meares, who was the penalty shootout hero against Newcastle Jets to steer his side into the grand final in Auckland. Enjoy!
Marcus Younis interview: meet the A-League's hottest property right now
14 games. Eight goals. Five assists. There might not be a more in form Australian on the football planet right now than Melbourne City’s Marcus Younis. He chats to Football360 on the eve of the A-League finals about being a potential Socceroos World Cup bolter, why he came home from Europe, his family, his journey and much more in an exclusive interview with football360.com.au.
Australia Under-20s coach Trevor Morgan ahead of the Emerging Socceroos Championships
With the Emerging Socceroos Championships beginning in Sydney on Sunday, Australia's Under-20s coach Trevor Morgan chatted to David Weiner about what the tournament is about, as well as his view on the state of youth development, as well as his recent departure from the Technical Director role at Football Australia to focus on his coaching duties.
Mark Schwarzer previews Socceroos farewell fixtures
Australia's most capped Socceroo Mark Schwarzer is back in Sydney for a 20-year reunion of the Golden Generation at the FIFA Series matches against Cameroon in Sydney and Curacao in Melbourne. He chatted to us at football360.com.au to preview both matches and provide an overall health check on Tony Popovic's squad.
Socceroos squad reaction + Matildas final preview
Football360's David Weiner joined 10 Football host Daniel Garb for an immediate reaction to Tony Popovic's Socceroos press conference in Sydney on Thursday, while also reacting to Japan's performance in the semi finals at Stadium Australia to preview Saturday night's Women's Asian Cup final against the Matildas.
Manchester United's Aussie teen's first ever interview: Meet James Overy
Manchester United's Australian teenager James Overy is knocking on the door of first team selection, having been called in to train by Ruben Amorim, with Michael Carrick now also having a look at the fullback.
Jake Rosengarten caught up with Overy, who made his senior debut with Perth Glory against West Ham in a pre-season friendly in 2023, for a brilliant chat about his rapid trajectory.
To read or watch this interview, visit football360.com.au here
Matildas Squad Reax: Ashleigh Sykes, Sam Lewis
We dissect Joe Montemurro's 26-player squad for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup with former Matilda and Paramount pundit Ashleigh Sykes and women's football writer Samantha Lewis.
Socceroos World Cup Watch - Part II
It is time for football360.com.au’s latest instalment of Socceroos World Cup Watch, this time with a bit of help from Paramount pundits Erik Paartalu and Daniel Garb in a new special vodcast and podcast discussion.
Part II of the discussion with Football360's David Weiner looks at the squad's midfield and attacking depth.
Socceroos World Cup Watch: Part 1
It is time for football360.com.au’s latest instalment of Socceroos World Cup Watch, this time with a bit of help from Paramount pundits Erik Paartalu and Daniel Garb in a new special podcast discussion.
In Part I of this chat, hosted by Football360's David Weiner, we look at the side's goalkeeping and defensive options.
Note: It was recorded prior to Lewis Miller's injury, which rules him out of the tournament, but the group discuss the depth in both wingback positions.
Part II will discuss the midfield and attack.
David Carney's new job in England, with eyes on Aussie talent
A-Leagues legend and former Socceroo DAVID CARNEY has a new role in England that has Australians very much front of mind. We caught up with him as he embarks on the latest chapter of a fascinating career for the latest interview for you to enjoy on our Football360 Today feed.
A Socceroos World Cup. The Premier League. Stints across Europe and Asia. A league title in Holland. Sharing a dressing room with Tim Cahill and Thierry Henry in Major League Soccer. A-League silverware across different eras. A coach in the NPL. And now multiple hats at League...
A conversation with Daniel Arzani as he returns to Melbourne City
Daniel Arzani has joined Melbourne City on loan from Hungarian club Ferencvaros.He spoke to football360.com.au in Spain at a training camp in January before making the move back to the A-League. This is the full conversation.Arzani speaks deeply and with great passion about his career and the aim he has later this year, returning to a World Cup, with skills learnt from Tony Popovic that he says he wishes he had earlier in his career.This podcast is proudly brought to you by StreamGate.
Scoring v Celtic AND Rangers: Zac Sapsford interview
Dundee United’s Australian striker Zac Sapsford chats to Football360 about his stunning goals against Rangers and Celtic and life in Scotland, where he has hit the ground running after moving from Western Sydney.
Sapsford is a great talker, and this enjoyable chat traverses his rise from New South Wales' NPL all the way through to Scotland, with eyes on a World Cup prize.
This episode is brought to you by StreamGate.
Andrew Nabbout's emotional road to recovery
Andrew Nabbout was out for 361 days, in a ‘dark place’ and wondering if his career was over after an ACL injury. In another of our Summer Series listens, Football360 Today brings you the audio version of a raw, compelling interview with football360.com.au, where the Melbourne City attacker reflects on his journey back to peak fitness and what motivated him, with advice for others in similar journeys, while revealing what drives him forward.
Cristian Volpato exclusive conversation with Football360
As part of Football360 Today's Summer Series, we present an audio version of Adriano Del Monte's conversation at Sassuolo with Australian born Cristian Volpato, the Serie A player who was called up by Graham Arnold for the 2022 World Cup but turned down the opportunity with an eye on a call-up for Italy. He chats about his journey from Sydney to Sassuolo, via Rome, and what would happen if a call from Tony Popovic came his way.
Summer Listening: Tales from the Kit Room with David Basheer
Presenting our popular series Tales from the Kit Room, where SBS' David Basheer interviews Joe Niutta, a character in Australian football who has had a front row seat to some of the biggest personalities we've ever seen in the sport here.
Niutta has been a popular member of the Australian football community dating back to his time as a masseur with Marconi in the NSL and has had a front row seat to some of the biggest personalities in Australian football through his role as a equipment manager with national teams, Sydney FC and Western Sydney.
<...Matildas v New Zealand preview with Ashleigh Sykes
Former Matilda and Paramount+ pundit Ashleigh Sykes joins us to preview Australia's final games before the 2026 Asian Cup on home soil. With just under 100 games to go, Sykes looks at each position in the squad and casts her eyes over Joe Montemurro's to-do list with just under 100 days to go.
Adrian Segecic x Simon Hill: Exclusive Interview
We've got another great interview to bring you in full on our Football360 Today feed, with Portsmouth's Australian attacker ADRIAN SEGECIC joining SIMON HILL for a sit-down interview at Pompey HQ.
Segecic outlines:
Why he chose Portsmouth above staying in the A-League and suitors from around the football world.Wanting to prove the doubters wrong who said the Championship was the wrong move.Adjusting from the A-League with the step up in intensity. His focus is on a career with the Socceroos, despite rumours linking him with Croatia. The lessons he learnt from his first season ab...JOHN ALOISI hears your memories of November 16, 20 years on
Socceroos icon John Aloisi joins us at Football360 Today for a special reflection on the night he famously struck the winning penalty that ended Australia's World Cup drought.
As well as reflecting on the two decades that have passed, John listens to your reflections, submitted on our social pages, still overwhelmed by the impact his seminal moment had on so many lives.
Behind the Lens: Making the November 16 Documentary
Ten years after its release, Ben Coonan and Richard Bayliss join Football360 to take us behind the scenes of the making of November 16. From untold stories to the challenges of bringing the documentary to life, they share the journey of creating this iconic film.
Great stories from November 16, 2005
To mark the 20th anniversary of Australia's win over Uruguay to end a 32-year wait to make the FIFA World Cup, football360.com.au will be going down memory lane over the next few days.
On our podcast feed, we were joined by TOM SMITHIES, long time The Daily Telegraph journalist, who was Soccer Editor of the paper in 2005.
He has some fabulous tid bits and recollections from two decades ago, including how the iconic phrase Divine Right came to be and how Uruguay's "shenanigans" backfired in a way Australian officials still laugh about today. <...
James Holland, Crystal Palace assistant coach, chats with Football360
In a special instalment of the Football360 Today podcast, DAVID WEINER spoke with Crystal Palace assistant coach JAMES HOLLAND about how at 36, he landed his first job in the Premier League working for one of football's most highly rated coaches and what it has been like since he got there.