How to watch the Australian Opals v Italy

After a hard-fought loss against Belgium ended their unbeaten run, the Australian Opals now face a knockout clash at the FIBA Women's World Cup.

Next up, it's a challenge against Italy in the Qualification Round, with a Quarter-Final spot against Spain on the line.

The Opals finished second in Group C after wins against Puerto Rico and Türkiye, and a loss to Belgium. Italy finished third in Group D, coming into this fixture off a win against Czechia and losses to the United States and China.

Italy v Australian Opals
Thursday, September 10 - 4:45am AEST
Berlin Arena, Berlin

How to watch

All Australian Opals games will be broadcast live on ESPN via Disney+ in Australia, Kayo Sports or via Courtside 1981 for overseas viewers.

Follow it live

Live box scores and standings are available via the FIBA website.

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The Opals squad

Zitina Aokuso (Adelaide Lightning)
Chloe Bibby (Minnesota Lynx/WNBA)
Isobel Borlase (Bendigo Spirit and Atlanta Dream/WNBA)
Isobelle Bourne (Sydney Flames)
Alex Fowler (Townsville Fire)
Ezi Magbegor (Seattle Storm/WNBA)
Jade Melbourne (Bendigo Spirit and Seattle Storm/WNBA)
Steph Reid (Tasmania Jewels)
Alanna Smith (Dallas Wings/WNBA)
Miela Sowah (Townsville Fire and Golden State Valkyries/WNBA)
Steph Talbot (Adelaide Lightning and Las Vegas Aces/WNBA)
Ally Wilson (Sydney Flames)

Opals schedule

Australia v Puerto Rico - Friday, September 4 - 7.30pm AEST (Won)
Australia v Türkiye - Sunday, September 6 - 7.30pm AEST (Won)
Australia v Belgium - Monday, September 7 - 7.30pm AEST (Lost)
Australia v Italy - Thursday - 4.45am AEST (Qualification Round)‍

Where it stands

The Opals opened with a win over Puerto Rico, then claimed a hard-fought victory over Türkiye behind big performances from Ezi Magbegor and Steph Talbot.

A loss to Belgium saw them finish second in Group C, setting up this Qualification Round clash with Italy - win, and it's a Quarter-Final date with Spain.