The Socceroos pulled off a famous World Cup win last night and the GegenPod is back to unpack all the action for you. Former Matilda Amy Duggan is joined by former Socceroo Scott McDonald, Premier League legend Michael Bridges and legendary Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to bask in all the Socceroos glory.

• Graham Arnold proving doubters wrong?
• Souttar, Mooy, Duke and Ryan, who gets player of the match?
• Will Australia progress to the Round of 16?
• Are we seeing the birth of a proper football nation?

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The GegenPod is back headlined by former Matilda Amy Duggan who is joined by former Socceroo Tommy Oar, two-time World Cup goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen and legendary Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to dissect the action from Group A and B overnight, and look ahead to Australia's do-or-die match against Tunisia.

• England held to a draw by USA.
• Wales hopes hanging in the balance.
• What will Qatar's early exit do for the tournament?
• Mark Schwarzer provides an update from the Socceroos camp in Qatar.

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The first round of group stage matches is complete and we take a look at who impressed, disappointed and surprised us so far in Qatar. Teo Pellizzeri is joined by Michael Bridges, Thomas Sorensen and Mark Schwarzer to dig into all the action.

• Brazil stamp authority as tournament favourites
• Bridgey backs his Three Lions
• Sorensen on 'weak' goalkeeping option
• Plenty more

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The GegenPod is back headlined by former Matilda Amy Duggan who is joined by former Socceroos Tommy Oar, Scott McDonald and Mark Schwarzer to dissect Group E and F World Cup action from overnight.

• Spain's seven put them in the favourites mix.
• Japan surprise Germany in Group E.
• What can the Socceroos learn from our Asian neighbours?
• Mark Schwarzer explains his thoughts around grassroots funding, fees and subsidisation.

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Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer explains his thoughts around the question he asked in a press conference with Australia’s Sports Minister and Football Australia CEO James Johnson that made national headlines. He outlines why it had to be asked, in his own words.

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A full house for the breakdown of Australia's match against France at the World Cup! Mark Schwarzer is in from Qatar while fellow former Socceroo Tommy Oar and former Denmark international Thomas Sorensen join host Amy Duggan.

• Craig Goodwin has Australia daring to dream
• The defensive collapse, where did it all go wrong?
• What did we learn about Australia and what comes next against Tunisia?
• The quality of France as Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud take control
• Denmark and Tunisia play an entertaining draw to leave the group wide open
• Saudi Arabia pull off one of the all-time great World Cup upsets by beating Argentina
• Robert Lewandowski's struggles continue while Guillermo Ochoa is once again King of the Cup
• Looking ahead to day four action including Croatia, Belgium, Germany and Spain

And plenty more all packed into this bite-size episode!

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Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Tommy Oar join Teo Pellizzeri to review a huge World Cup matchday and look ahead to the Socceroos' huge test against the World Champions.

• Are England finally primed for a trophy?
• Where does Gareth Bale rank amongst the greatest British players in history?
• Concussion debate rolls on.
• Are the French playing mind games or are they truly arrogant?

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Former Socceroo Tommy Oar joins Teo Pellizzeri to wrap up a massive first day of World Cup action. We also hear from legendary goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer as he provides all the latest news and reaction from Doha, where Australia forward Martin Boyle has recently been ruled out of action.

Off the back of Enner Valencia's inspiring performance for Ecuador, the team also discuss which players have been known to lift their game when it comes to football's most prestigious tournament.

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Former World Cup Socceroos Mark Schwarzer and Tommy Oar join ex-Matilda Amy Duggan and Leeds United icon Michael Bridges to preview the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

• How far will Australia go?
• Who are the big contenders?
• Which young guns will shine?
• Why will this be a tournament like no other?

The team also discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's shocking interview, and analyse an amazing week for the Matildas.

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Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer, Premier League legends Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges and host Teo Pellizzeri go in two-footed for a no-holds-barred discussion of the Socceroos World Cup squad!

• Mitch Langerak snubbed, why the high-profile humiliation after being begged to come out of international retirement?

• Cristian Volpato turns the Socceroos and a World Cup opportunity down, what now?

• Garang Kuol is the lucky bolter, but what does it mean for Marco Tilio, Daniel Arzani and others?

• Jason Cummings realises his dream after the gamble on a move down under

• Trent Sainsbury left out while Thomas Deng gets the nod

• What does Keanu Baccus getting picked ahead of Denis Genreau say about the club choices of players and game-time evaluation of selectors?

• Who's in the shop window to land a big move if they shine on the big stage?

• Did Arnie show a 'glass jaw' or is the media too negative when they talk about the team?

• Runners, fighters and boxing kangaroos - but what about footballers?

Plus a discussion of all the big Premier League and European football talking points including Antonio Conte's struggle at Spurs, a potential Liverpool sale, some mouth-watering European ties and the Matildas' upcoming match against Sweden.

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