ABC’s FIFA World Cup coverage bolstered by Mark Schwarzer and Patrick Stack

The ABC will have a dedicated World Cup podcast hosted by Patrick Stack and featuring the voice of football, Ned Hall and expert insights from Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer delivering expert analysis and behind-the-scenes insights from across the tournament.

Schwarzer brings to the ABC’s FIFA World Cup coverage a playing career that included 109 appearances for the Socceroos and two World Cup campaigns.

For ABC Local Radio audiences, Ned Hall will also be joined by a specialist coverage team including Brett Sprigg, Aaron Bryans and Zane Bojack, delivering match insights throughout the competition. Then, on the ground, ABC News National Sport Reporter David Mark and journalist Tom Wildie will be embedded within the Socceroos, providing exclusive access inside the Australian camp.

Amanda Shalala has coverage from across the host nations, capturing the atmosphere and stories of the tournament from the opening match in Mexico City through to the final in New York.

ABC News complements the coverage with live blogs of every match, breaking news and live crosses making sure Australian audiences have access wherever and however they choose to follow the action.