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We're on the road to the 2026 World Cup and we're bringing you along for the journey, one story at a time. Introducing Route 26, a podcast speaking to extraordinary football lovers about their personal journeys and the World Cup moments that changed their lives. Hosted by Paolo Gallo - football coach, audio producer and football fanatic - this is more than just a podcast, this is where your 2026 World Cup journey begins.
SBS hosts Route 26, a society show with 11 episodes published.
In the final episode of Route 26, Craig Foster reflects on a journey that has taken him from regional Australia to the world stage with the Socceroos, to becoming one of the country's most influential voices in football.
For Akec Makur Chuot, football was everywhere growing up in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. There was just one catch: girls weren't allowed to play. From carrying her brothers' boots to gathering with family to watch the W
From a small town in Germany to stadiums across the globe, Oliver Kerbler’s connection to the World Cup began long before he ever boarded a plane. As a child, his grandfather would travel for hours with videotapes in han
Born in Colombia to Lithuanian parents, Audra Mockus grew up between cultures and traditions, in a country where football is woven into everyday life. Today on Route 26, we hear from this Colombian football fan - from si
In 1989, a single qualifying goal changed the life of a young Egyptian boy - and altered the course of a nation’s football dreams. This week, football fanatic and SBS Arabic video producer, Tony Hanna, shares how his jou
In 1986, Argentina was still recovering from one of the darkest chapters in its history. For an entire nation, the World Cup became more than a tournament - it became a symbol of hope. As the world watched Diego Maradona
Born in Australia to a Peruvian father and Chilean mother, Michelle Morris grew up navigating cultures and football loyalties that didn’t always align. Moments like the 2018 World Cup clash between Peru and Australia bro
What if a football match could pause a war, even if for just 90 minutes? In this episode of Route 26, we sit down with SBS Swahili's Gode Migerano. Growing up between Congo and Burundi during years of civil conflict, God
Australia’s move from Oceania to the Asian Football Confederation in 2006 was seen as a strategic decision on the pitch. But for many communities across the country, it marked the beginning of a deeper connection with th
With more than 200 goals scored, a place in the Brentford Hall of Fame and a football career spanning over 15 years, Lloyd Owusu has racked up a lifetime of achievements. But his achievements defied all odds - a child of
Grab your bags, we're hitting Route 26! A brand new podcast from SBS Audio, Route 26 takes you on a journey through the lives of football fanatics — one World Cup story at a time. Hear from some of the game's most extrao
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Route 26 is hosted by SBS. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 11 episodes.
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