How to watch Socceroos vs. France in Australia: Time, TV channel, live streams for World Cup 2022 match

Joshua Thomas

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The Socceroos will kick off their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign against reigning champions France on Wednesday morning (AEDT).

These two teams also did battle in their opening World Cup match four years ago with Les Bleus narrowly claiming a 2-1 win after a late own-goal. 

France come into this game with a number of key players ruled out through injury and Australia will be hoping to capitalise on a recent trend that's seen past winners struggle in the following tournament. 

Here’s everything you need to know to watch the match in Australia on TV or online via live stream.

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Socceroos vs. France channel in Australia

  • Date: Wednesday, November 23
  • Time: 6:00 a.m. (AEDT)
  • TV channel: SBS

The Socceroos' first match of the 2022 World Cup will be televised live and free to watch on SBS. 

Veteran commentator David Basheer is expected to call the match for Australian viewers.

Watch Socceroos vs. France online in Australia

  • Date: Wednesday, November 23
  • Time: 6:00 a.m. (AEDT)
  • TV channel: SBS On Demand

This World Cup game between Australia and France will also be shown online via SBS On Demand.

The streaming service can be accessed online or downloaded via an app that works on most platforms including smart TVs, mobile and tablets. 

Socceroos vs. France free live stream in Australia

  • Date: Wednesday, November 23
  • Time: 6:00 a.m. (AEDT)
  • TV channel: SBS On Demand

SBS On Demand is notably free to use meaning a free live stream for the Socceroos vs. France match will be available for fans in Australia. 

To access the live stream, an SBS On Demand account will be needed, but this requires only basic information and doesn't involve any cost.

How to watch World Cup 2022 in Australia

SBS will be covering every match from the 2022 World Cup. 

Australian viewers can watch games via the SBS television channel or stream them on SBS On Demand.

Match Date Time TV Channel Streaming
Australia vs. France Wednesday,
Nov. 23		 6 a.m.
AEDT		 SBS SBS On Demand

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Josh has been covering sport for nearly a decade now having fallen in love with football at a young age. A UTS graduate, Josh has previously worked for GOAL and now covers football closely for The Sporting News.