Podcast by Alex Chisholm
13 July 2026
The World Cup coverage continues with Adam and Scott from the Brisbane Football Review, focusing on the knockout stages. Despite being knocked out, the Socceroos continue to make headlines with player movements and updates. Jordan Bos' injury postpones his transfer plans, while other players like Paul Okon-Engstler and Cameron Devlin prepare for significant moves. Discussions also highlight potential changes in World Cup broadcasting rights in Australia, foreshadowing the reality that viewers might soon see more games behind paywalls, challenging the current norm of free-to-air access.
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05 July 2026
Adam and Scott from the Brisbane Football Review join me to analyse Australia's penalty shootout loss to Egypt in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. The discussion sheds light on the game's controversial goalkeeper substitution and the injury blow dealt by Jordan Bos' potential ACL injury. Haissem Hassan’s impactful dribbling and Mo Salah’s class wer significant threats to the Australian side were discussed, alongside a reflection on Australia’s missed opportunities from set pieces. Key points include a critical evaluation of Tony Popovic's decision to repeatedly start Nestory Irankunda as the number nine, despite it limiting his influence on the game. We also discuss the future of the Socceroos.
You can also find the Brisbane Football Review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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01:04:19
26 June 2026
In this episode, with Adam and Scott from the Brisbane Football Review, we celebrate Australia progressing to the Round of 32 of the FIFA Men's World Cup after their 0-0 draw against Paraguay. The conversation delves into tactical changes made by coach Tony Popovic, particularly highlighting Jordan Bos' impactful shift to the right wing-back position to cover for the injured Jacob Italiano. Additionally, the episode examines the promising performances of young players like Lucas Herrington and discusses the midfield dynamics with Jackson Irvine's recall in place of Paul Okon-Engstler, underscoring the calculated approach that ensured Australia's progression.
You can also find the Brisbane Football Review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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21 June 2026
This week's episode reviews Australia's 2-0 defeat to the USA in Seattle in the Socceroos second game of the 2026 World Cup. Adam and Scott from the Brisbane Football Review joined to discuss the changes to the starting eleven made by coach Tony Popovic, which led to a lack of fluidity and creativity in the Socceroos' attack - Nishan Velupillay and Mathew Leckie starting over Conor Metcalfe and Nestory Irankunda. The episode also touches on the US’s impressive performance, focusing on their midfield rotation and the way their attack exploited the Socceroos defence. There is also discussion on Paraguay's game against Türkiye, a preview of the Socceroos final group game against Paraguay and our general thoughts on the World Cup so far.
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15 June 2026
The latest episode of The Aussie Football Passport dives into the big decisions made by Socceroos coach Tony Popovic for their World Cup opener. Featuring insights from Adam and Scott of the Brisbane Football Review, the episode covers Patrick Beach's stellar World Cup debut and his surprise selection over veteran Matt Ryan. Also discussed were the opposition, Türkiye and their inability to break the Socceroos defence as well as preview of the next game against the USA. Special attention is given to the defensive lineup and the and the big calls that ultimately led to Australia's victory. We also discuss whether this is one of the Socceroos best World Cup wins of all time.
You can also find the Brisbane Football Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Don't forget to follow The Aussie Football Passport on Facebook, Instagram and X. You can also check our website as well.
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50:09
08 June 2026
The Aussie Football Passport is back with Adam and Scott from Brisbane Football Review to preview the World Cup. We discuss Australia's World Cup preparations, analysing recent friendly matches against Mexico and Switzerland. Other points discussed are defensive challenges, particularly the concession of set-piece goals, and explores possible lineup changes for the opening match against Turkiye. Key players such as Nestory Irankunda and Cristian Volpato are highlighted as potential breakout stars, while discussions also revolve around tactical approaches to combat the slow starts from the friendlies.
You can also find the Brisbane Football Review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Don't forget to follow The Aussie Football Passport on Facebook, Instagram and X. You can also check our website as well.
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