How to watch the Australian Opals v Spain

After a hard-fought loss against Belgium ended their unbeaten run, the Australian Opals fought back to beat Italy 82-80 in the Qualification Round.

Next up, it's a Quarter-Final against Spain, with a Semi-Final spot on the line.

Ezi Magbegor (injury) and Jade Melbourne (flu) are both in doubt for the Spain clash after limited minutes against Italy.

Australia v Spain
Friday, September 11 - 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, September 10 - 4.45am AEST (Won, Qualification Round)
Australia v Spain - Friday, September 11 - 4.45am AEST (Quarter-Final)

Where it stands

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

A loss to Belgium saw them finish second in Group C, setting up a Qualification Round clash with Italy. The Opals got over the line 82-80, with Isobel Borlase scoring 30 points, Zitina Aokuso adding 15, and Talbot posting a double-double of 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. The win books their spot in the Quarter-Finals against Spain.