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Round 1
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12
Sep
Choose Your Team
The 2026 FIBA World Cup in Berlin is over. Now pick the 12 you would send to Los Angeles in 2028.
Build your Opals team for LA 2028 Olympic Games
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By the Numbers
Five games in eight days, a captain lost to an ACL, and just nine players left standing in Berlin.
Talbot carries Opals as World Cup ends in Berlin
Aussies in the WNBA
Australia's captain lasted four minutes against Italy in Berlin, and her entire year is now gone.
'It sucks': Ezi tears ACL, ending injury-stuck 2026
FIBA World Cup
Four sidelined starters and a punishing schedule prove too much as Spain end the Opals’ World Cup.
'I’m just proud': Sandy Brondello on her wounded Opals
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Cut to the Jase
Taylor believes coach Sandy Brondello and the Opals still have plenty of fight in them
Penny Taylor: Why shorthanded Opals can beat Spain
Australia led by 20 at three-quarter time and had to survive a furious Italian finish in Berlin.
Just wow! Red-hot Borlase, injured Opals survive Italy
Australia has qualified for the quarter-finals. The game is on ESPN at 4.45am on Friday, Sept. 11
How to watch Opals vs Spain in do-or-die quarters
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Women's World Cup
Australia face a tough road to the medal rounds of the FIBA World Cup after a loss to Belgium
Belgian Revenge: Rivals maul Opals to top Cup group
Ezi Magbegor starred in Alanna Smith's absence as the Opals remain undefeated in Group C
Opals skipper makes it look Ezi to beat Turkiye
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No update on Alanna Smith since she limped off, and FIBA rules forbid any replacement in Berlin.
Why Alanna Smith sat – she is OUT tonight
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Brondello's 3rd quarter timeout proved crucial as the Opals go on 14-2 run to fight of Puerto Rico
Smith injury fears as Opals fight off Puerto Rico
2026 World Cup
She is the 15th Opal to captain the team at a major tournament, and says almost nothing changes.
'Business as usual' for new Opals captain Ezi Magbegor
Ultimate Guide
Every Australian Opals player chasing glory at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin, Germany
Every Australian Opals star at the 2026 World Cup
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Nine of the 12 Opals in Berlin have never played a World Cup, and Brondello wants a big statement.
It's all about the 'vibe' at Opals mini-camp in Berlin
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Rewinding 20 years to when Penny Taylor led the Australian Opals to become FIBA World Champions
Flashback: When Penny Taylor became an Opals icon
31
Aug
Uniform Uniforms
Basketball Australia's new AUS kit carries First Nations artwork, and the Opals will wear it first.
Bold new green and gold with First Nations assist
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Breaking News
Sami Whitcomb withdraws from World Cup and WNBL27 with a knee injury in double blow
Double blow: Sami OUT of World Cup and WNBL27
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Rising Star
Jade Melbourne is having a career-year in the WNBA and it's come at a perfect time for the Opals
Perfect Storm brewing for Jade and Australian Opals
Sami Whitcomb's knee has ended her third World Cup, so Miela Sowah flies to Berlin in her place.
Sami out, Sowah in: Miela earns World Cup call-up
Jade Melbourne says Seattle's giant new line-up can become scary despite a 92-70 loss to Dallas.
Who's in, who's out: Opals' playoff picture as Cup looms
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