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Australia v Italy: TV channel, live stream, Matildas squad news & World Cup group match preview

Australia will begin their 2019 Women's World Cup campaign on Sunday, June 9 (9pm AEST) against Italy at the Stade du Hainaut in France.

The Matildas come into the tournament ranked sixth in the world, while Italy currently sit 15th ahead of their first Women's World Cup appearance since 1999.

These two nations have faced each other eight times previously with their first meeting coming in 1997 and both claiming three wins since.

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Australia will be strong favourites to claim a fourth win however as they appear at their seventh straight World Cup.