What did we learn about the Opals ahead of the World Cup?

A number of WNBA veterans are already locked in. But which players strengthened their cases for the trip to Berlin in a series sweep over China?

Jul 16, 2026

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It’s an exciting time of year.

There’s a World Cup on the horizon, we’ve got more Aussies in the WNBA than ever, and the Opals have just wrapped up a triumphant international series on home soil. While names such as Magbegor, Smith, Talbot, Melbourne and Borlase are likely locked in for the trip to Berlin, there’s still a swathe of spots up for grabs as Australia looks to make another run at the podium.

So what exactly did the 2-0 series win over China teach us about a potential World Cup roster?

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