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          FIBA World Cup Live Day 5

          • ESPN staffSep 26, 2022, 04:32 AM

          Twelve of the world's best teams have descended on Sydney for 10 high-octane days of basketball action with the Opals looking to add their 2006 World Cup gold with a second in front of a home crowd.

          On Day 5, we return to a full schedule with all 12 teams returning to the court in the penultimate day of pool matches with a big clash between China and Puerto Rico, while the Opals will face top of their pool Canada in a important clash.

          Read on for the day's schedule and results.

          SCHEDULE

          Belgium 85-55 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sydney SuperDome

          Serbia 81-68 Mali, Sydney Olympic Sports Centre

          Korea 69-145 USA, Sydney SuperDome

          France 67-53 Japan - Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre

          China 95-60 Puerto Rico - Sydney SuperDome

          Canada 72-75 Australia - Sydney SuperDome

          Canada 72-75 Australia

          Sami Whitcomb's fourth-quarter rampage has helped Australia to a 75-72 win over previously undefeated Canada that ensures the Opals will advance to the knockout stage at the women's basketball World Cup.

          China 95-60 Puerto Rico

          France 67 - 53 Japan

          Korea 69-145 United States

          Serbia 81-68 Mali

          Belgium 85-55 Bosnia and Herzegovina