Airdate: The Weekly Football Wrap
Meet Claudio ‘Claudes’ Fabiano, hosting a new weekly football show for SBS ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, SBS on Demand / SBS VICELAND will screen a new weekly football show, The Weekly Football Wrap, as well as 54 FIFA World Cup South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) qualifier matches.
Following the success of The World Cup Daily show during Qatar 2022™, SBS will kick off a brand-new football program presented by returning host and football personality, Claudio ‘Claudes’ Fabiano, alongside a team of analysts and special guests. The new weekly show will cover all the colour, personalities and action from the world of football, with expert opinion, news, analysis and insights on the big stories leading up to World Cup 2026™.
The first of 35 episodes airs 10:20pm Monday 9 September on SBS VICELAND, and earlier on SBS On Demand, with subsequent episodes airing each Monday.*
SBS’s Director of Sport, Ken Shipp, said, “We’re incredibly excited to be the Australian home of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and thrilled to bring these big South American qualifying matches to football fans in Australia, live and free on SBS.
“These matches offer audiences a chance to see live performances by some of the game’s top players in full flight, including Messi, Neymar, and many more. It really will be top-tier football.”
He added, “Claudio Fabiano’s passion for football is infectious, and we’re excited to have him host The Weekly Football Wrap. This show is all about connecting with football fans and building buzz and excitement leading into World Cup 2026. Claudio and his team of collaborators bring an energy and expertise that will resonate with fans, making this the must-watch football show as we head toward SBS’s coverage of the world’ biggest sporting event.”
Credit: August 30, 2024 by DAVID KNOX - TV TONIGHT
