FIFA World Cup is known as the most prominent carnival for sports after the Summer Olympic Games. We are only a few days away from the World Cup. As Russia will host the 21st edition of the Footballing extravaganza, fans of the beautiful game are raring to cheer their favorite teams.
Though India is not playing in the tournament, Indians in Melbourne have found their favorite team to cheer and support.
Let's take a look, how Indians will celebrate the carnival of football and which one is their favorite team in this edition.
football fan Ankit Sobti. Source: Private source
Ankit Sobti, Deakin University
Football is my favorite sports, and I cannot wait to enjoy the FIFA World Cup. Germany is my favorite team, and I will watch all the matches of the current world champions. SBS channel will telecast it here in Australia, I have made a plan to enjoy every action of the tourney with my friends.
Tejas Sapate, Football player
Football fan Tejas Source: SBS Gujarati
I am crazy for the game, and my wish is to watch India playing in this global tournament, but this time I am very excited to support Brazil. They are one of the favorites to win the title.
SBS will telecast FIFA World Cup
SBS channel will telecast 25 matches of the World Cup including the opening match, Round of 16, Semi-Finals and Final. The World Cup will be kick off from 14th June as hosts Russia take on Saudi Arabia.
Football fans will have a chance to get all the exciting information about the World Cup from SBS Gujarati Facebook Page.
SBS live match broadcast schedule
15 June 12 am Russia V Saudi Arabia
16 June 3.30 am Portugal V Spain
16 June 7.00 pm France V Australia
18 June 12 am Germany V Mexico
19 June 3.30 am Tunisia V England
19 June 9.30 pm Colombia V Japan
20 June 9.30 pm Portugal V Morocco
21 June 9.00 pm Denmark V Australia
22 June 9.30 pm Brazil V Costa Rica
24 June 3.30 am Germany V Sweden
24 June 9.30 am England V Panama
25 June TBC
26 June 11 pm Australia v Peru
27 June TBC
28 June TBC
SBS will cover Round of 16 and Quarter Finals of World Cup.
12 July 3.30 am Semifinal - 1
12 July 3.30 am Semi Final - 2
14 July 11 pm Playoff Match
15 July 11 pm Final
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