How to watch the FIFA World Cup: Ultimate Guide

Australian football fans have the chance to watch every Socceroos game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia LIVE and FREE on SBS and LIVE on Optus Sport.

Optus Sport will show all 64 matches, while SBS will screen a total of 25 matches in high definition including the tournament opener, semi-finals and final.

Ex-Caltex Socceroo Craig Foster and The World Game presenter Lucy Zelic will anchor SBS' coverage with commentary from David Basheer, Craig Moore and Martin Tyler.

Here is the key TV viewing information for Australia's involvement at Russia 2018.

GROUP STAGE

SBS and Optus Sport will screen each of Australia's Group C matches live.

France v Australia

Date: June 16
Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST
Coverage: 7:00pm AEST
Venue: Kazan Arena

HOW TO WATCH: Tune in LIVE on SBS or stream via The World Game website or the 2018 FIFA World Cup app. Click here to find out how to watch LIVE on Optus Sport on your TV, mobile, table or computer.

Denmark v Australia

Date: June 21
Kick-off: 10:00pm AEST
Coverage: 9:00pm AEST
Venue: Cosmos Arena

HOW TO WATCH: Tune in LIVE on SBS or stream via The World Game website or the 2018 FIFA World Cup app. Click here to find out how to watch LIVE on Optus Sport on your TV, mobile, table, console or computer.

Australia v Peru

Date: June 27
Kick-off: 12:00am AEST
Coverage: 11:00pm (June 26) AEST
Venue: Fisht Olympic Stadium

HOW TO WATCH: Tune in LIVE on SBS or stream via The World Game website or the 2018 FIFA World Cup app. Click here to find out how to watch LIVE on Optus Sport on your TV, mobile, table, console or computer.

KNOCKOUT STAGES

SBS and Optus Sport will also broadcast every knockout match involving the Socceroos.

As with the group stage, these games will be streamed live and free on The World Game website and via 2018 FIFA World Cup app.

Optus Sport will also show every match of the knockout stages. Click here to find out how to watch LIVE on Optus Sport on your TV, mobile, tablet, console or computer.

Full times and broadcasting details will be confirmed should Australia advance to the Round of 16 and beyond.