21 May Optus announce broadcast team for FIFA Women's World Cup

Optus Sport has put together its broadcast time ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, headlined by Melanie McLaughlin.

Amy Duggan and Richard Bayliss will join McLaughlin in hosting the overnight coverage all 52 games of the tournament.

In addition, Optus has put together a team of former Matildas and Socceroos to provide analysis throughout the coverage.

Mark Schwarzer, John Aloisi, Dean Heffernan, Ante Juric, Cheryl Salisbury, Catherine Cannuli and Ash Sykes are just some of the names set to be a part of the commentary team.

Jules Breach, who hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup, said he is incredibly excited to work with this group of experts.

“It has been a spectacular year of football on Optus Sport. From the 2018 FIFA World Cup through to the UEFA Champions League, I still can’t quite believe what we witnessed in the semi-finals and we have still got an all-England final to go,” host Mel McLaughlin said.

“It sets things up perfectly for Optus Sport’s coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. I don’t think people realise just how exciting and how massive this tournament is going to be and how lucky we are to be seeing every single minute.

“Add to that, the Matildas are genuine contenders and the whole month is going to feel like Christmas for football fans.

“I’m in awe of the broadcast team that Optus Sport has put together, some of this team I have loved and idolised for years. I’m just so proud to be part of what will be the most comprehensive coverage this country has seen – and what the game and the Matildas deserve.”