Football fans across the Hunter are still reeling after the Socceroos escaped the group stage with a one-nil win over Denmark in the FIFA World Cup.

Newcastle Council is now set to screen the next big match at 6am on Sunday morning in Wheeler Place, next to the Civic Theatre.

Australia will face Lionel Messi’s Argentina for a shot at reaching the quarter-finals.

AL WAKRAH, QATAR – NOVEMBER 30: Mathew Leckie of Australia celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between Australia and Denmark at Al Janoub Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)