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FWC: PAR v FRA live from 8amFIFA World Cup 2026: Sport Nation commentary guide for Round of 16
Sport Nation • July 4th, 2026 4:44 pm
Kylian Mbappe | Photo: AP
Just 16 nations remain in FIFA World Cup 2026 after a thrilling Round of 32 that produced a couple of shock results, including both Germany and Netherlands being eliminated in a penalty shootout by Paraguay and Morocco respectively.
Sport Nation and SEN is continuing to bring live and free commentary and extended coverage via the Studs Up! Podcast as the tournament charges towards the quarter-finals.
Here's your guide for all the matches that will be live on the Sport Nation network (all times are NZST) and where you can still listen to our flagship shows Scotty & Izzy, Mornings, Afternoons, and Millsy & Guy if there is a programming clash.
Information on all of Sport Nation's New Zealand radio frequencies are also available at the bottom of this page.
Sunday, July 5
Paraguay vs France at Philadelphia Stadium: Round of 16 knockout match from 8am on all New Zealand frequencies, the app and web (kick-off 9am)
Monday, July 6
Brazil vs Norway at New York/New Jersey Stadium: Round of 16 knockout match from 7am on Sport Nation Extra via the app and web (kick-off 8am)
Tuesday, July 7
Portugal vs Spain at Dallas Stadium: Round of 16 knockout match from 6am on Sport Nation Extra via the app and web (kick-off 7am)
Wednesday, July 8
Switzerland vs Colombia at BC Place Vancouver: Round of 16 knockout match from 7am on Sport Nation Extra vid the app and web (kick-off 8am)
The quarter-finals begin July 10 through to July 12 with all matches live on the Sport Nation network.
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Find your local Sport Nation frequency below
North Island: Russell 94.4FM, Whangarei 107.5FM, Auckland SN app only, Hamilton 954AM, Tauranga 873AM, Whakatane 96.1FM, Rotorua 1548AM, Gisborne 1485AM, Taupo 91.2FM, Taranaki 97.2FM, Hawke's Bay 549AM, Palmerston North 828AM, Kapiti 93.5FM, Masteron 91.1FM, Wellington 1233AM.
South Island: Nelson 990AM, Westport 93.3FM, Greymouth 93.9FM, Hokitika 89.1FM, Christchurch 1260AM, Ashburton 1071AM, Timaru 1242AM, Wanaka 106.8FM, Queenstown 93.6FM, Oamaru 89.6FM, Alexandra 104.7FM, Dunedin 1206AM, Invercargill SN app only.
The Sport Nation app is also available to download at the App Store and Google Play.
