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Seattle Storm centre Ezi Magbegor will miss the rest of the 2026 WNBA season after tearing her ACL during Australia's FIBA Women's World Cup campaign, leaving the Opals significantly weakened ahead of a quarterfinal showdown with Spain.
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Seattle Storm centre Ezi Magbegor has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season after suffering a torn ACL while representing Australia at the FIBA Women's World Cup.
The four-time all-defensive selection and 2023 WNBA All-Star will require surgery, capping a deeply frustrating campaign in which she managed just 14 games due to a foot injury and facial fracture.
Magbegor's absence compounds a growing injury crisis for the Australian Opals ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal clash with Spain. Star forward Alanna Smith and veteran guard Sami Whitcomb have also missed significant tournament time.
Despite the setbacks, Australia have shown resilience. Isobel Borlase delivered a stunning 30-point performance against Italy in their final group stage match, giving the Opals genuine firepower heading into the knockout rounds.
Spain, who topped Group A, have enjoyed two full days of rest - a luxury not afforded to Australia, who played Italy just 24 hours before the quarterfinal. Iyana Martin has been Spain's standout, averaging 17.6 points per game, while Awa Fam, Megan Gustafson, and Raquel Carrera offer a size advantage that could prove decisive without Magbegor on the floor.
Spain did suffer a shock group-stage defeat to Mali but responded emphatically with a commanding win over Japan.
Betting markets reflect Spain's favouritism, with FanDuel listing them at -205 on the moneyline and setting the total at 146.5 points - a figure that hints at a grinding contest given both sides' inconsistency from beyond the arc.
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