One of the biggest matches in Australian football history is fast approaching, with the Matildas opening their home World Cup campaign against the Republic of Ireland on July 20.
The Matildas are on a red hot run of form, having defeated both Spain and England this year, leading many fans to have a quiet confidence the Matildas could go on a special run in a special World Cup.
There's storylines aplenty on the opposition side too, with the Republic of Ireland playing in their first ever World Cup match, though it could be a baptism of fire if Sam Kerr and company can continue their rampant recent form.
The Sporting News has all the details on which channels worldwide are broadcasting the match.
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What channel is Australia vs. Republic of Ireland World Cup match?
The Australia versus Republic of Ireland match will be shown on many channels around the world, with many fans keen to see how the co-hosts begin their campaign and whether they will be able to sustain their hot run of form against a determined debutant side.
The match will also be shown on free-to-air television in Australia, with millions expected to tune into one of the biggest matches in Australian football history.
| Country | Television | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Optus Sport, Channel 7 | Optus Sport website/app, 7Plus |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports 1, Prime TV | Sky Sport NOW, Stuff World Cup website |
| USA | FOXm NBC Universo (Spanish) | Fubo, Fox Sports site/app, Peacock |
| Canada | TSN, RDS (French) | TSN+, TSN site/app, RDS site/app |
| UK | ITV | ITVX |
| Singapore | Singtel | Singtel TV GO, MeWatch |
| Malaysia | — | FIFA Plus |
| Hong Kong | NOW Sports Prime | — |
| India | DD Sports | Fancode |
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Australia vs. Republic of Ireland betting odds
Australia are strong favourites heading into their opening match of the tournament, with their form and home ground advantage seen as key factors in the bookmakers odds.
Ireland did defeat Australia in their meeting back in 2021, though a very different Matildas side took to the field that day, with a full-strength lineup expected in front of 80,000 fans at Stadium Australia.
| Australia win | Draw | Republic of Ireland win | Both teams to score Y / N | Over / Under 2.5 goals | AUS -1.5 | ROI +1.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM (USA) | 32/100 | 17/4 | 15/2 | 21/20 / 4/6 | 4/6 / 11/10 | 88/100 | 4/5 |
| Sports Interaction (Canada) | -333 | +360 | +640 | -103 / -152 | -49 / +108 | -104 | -127 |
| SkyBet (UK) | 2/7 | 19/5 | 8/1 | 11/10 / 4/6 | 8/11 / 1/1 | — | — |
| Dafabet (India) | 2/7 | 7/2 | 7/1 | 11/10 / 13/20 | 7/10 / 1/1 | 10/11 | 3/4 |
| Unibet (Australia) | 1.38 | 4.90 | 7.50 | 1.99 / 1.75 | 1.71 / 2.08 | 2.12 | 1.70 |
Odds correct as of July 13
