Australia v Ireland date, kick-off time, TV channel and stream information, betting odds and more
The Republic of Ireland face hosts Australia in their opening World Cup game this week.
Vera Puaw's side come into the the match as underdogs and they'll be hoping that Denise O’Sullivan is fit enough to start the clash in Sydney.
The midfielder was taken to hospital after Ireland's friendly with Colombia last Friday was abandoned after 20 minutes due to what the FAI later described in a statement as an “overly physical” contest.
An initial scan revealed the North Carolina Courage captain had not suffered any fractures, but she is in a fitness race to be fit for the opening game.
Here's what you need to know:
Date
Thursday, July 20.
Venue
The 82,500 seater Accor Stadium in Sydney hosts the match.
Time
The match kicks off at 11am Irish time and 8pm local time in Sydney.
TV information
RTE Two will show the match live following the earlier clash of New Zealand and Norway in Auckland.
Their World Cup coverage begins at 7.30am.
Where to stream it online
The match will also be shown live on the RTE Player.
Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Reading), Megan Walsh (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Defenders: Heather Payne (Florida State University), Áine O'Gorman (Shamrock Rovers), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Diane Caldwell (Reading), Claire O’Riordan (Celtic), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Izzy Atkinson (West Ham United)
Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Megan Connolly (Brighton & Hove Albion), Ruesha Littlejohn (Aston Villa), Ciara Grant (Hearts), Lily Agg (London City Lionesses), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Sinead Farrelly (NY/NJ Gotham)
Forwards: Kyra Carusa (London City Lionesses), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Marissa Sheva (Washington Spirit), Abbie Larkin (Shamrock Rovers)
