Coach working in Vietnam joins World Cup commentary in Australia

The 2026 World Cup hasn't started yet, but Vietnamese and Australian fans are especially interested because Harry Kewell, the coach of Hanoi FC, is part of the commentary panel for a big TV network in Australia.

The 2026 World Cup will be the largest tournament in history, featuring 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Australian media have prepared a massive coverage campaign for this football festival, as most matches are scheduled in time slots favorable to Australian viewers due to more convenient time zones compared to previous World Cups.

Aside from the plan to broadcast the entire tournament, what has caught the attention of Vietnamese and Australian fans is Harry Kewell's inclusion in the commentary and analysis team of a major Australian broadcaster. The former star, who currently coaches Hanoi FC in the V-League, will accompany his home country's media throughout the 2026 World Cup journey, offering insights from someone who has competed at the highest level.

According to the schedule, Australia's World Cup campaign will kick off with a match against Turkey, followed by encounters with the United States and Paraguay in Group D. Companion programs for the team will also receive significant investment, featuring in-depth analysis, daily news updates, and live social media interactions for fans.

Sharing about his new role, Harry Kewell stated: "This World Cup will be grander in scale than any tournament we've ever witnessed before, and I'm really looking forward to providing Australian viewers with an authentic perspective on what the players truly go through to perform when the whole world is watching. When Australians think of the FIFA World Cup, they immediately think of the major broadcaster airing it, and being part of that tradition as the tournament returns is an incredibly special feeling."

Harry Kewell's presence in the World Cup team has also drawn extra attention from Vietnamese football fans. The Australian manager currently has Hanoi FC sitting third in the 2026 V-League with 45 points from 24 matches, before wrapping up the season with a home match against CLB Công an TP.HCM on June 7.

Apart from the matches, The 2026 World Cup is also being promoted as a global entertainment festival, featuring the first-ever halftime show in the history of the tournament's final. The event is expected to feature performances by Madonna, Shakira, and BTS under the artistic direction of Chris Martin, helping make this World Cup a special highlight for both Australian audiences and football fans worldwide.