‘Harder Than the Olympics’ — Caitlin Clark Makes Bold Admission About FIBA World Cup Ahead of Team USA Opener
Caitlin Clark and Team USA will open the FIBA World Cup on Friday against China, with the Indiana Fever guard expecting a tough challenge. Even with a few American stars absent, Team USA remains a heavy favorite.
Caitlin Clark, a star guard for Team USA, has confidently declared that the upcoming FIBA World Cup will be "harder than the Olympics." The Indiana Fever point guard, who has previously represented her country at youth levels, is aware that she will face a challenging competition. Despite some American players being absent, Clark remains confident that Team USA will be a top contender.
The 2026 tournament marks her senior team's debut in a major international event, and she has expressed her excitement about representing her country at this level. Clark acknowledges the growing parity in women's basketball and the increasing strength of international teams. France, Belgium, Australia, and Spain are among the teams with legitimate medal aspirations, while China and China's Han Xu and Australia's Ezi Magbegor are expected to be key players to watch.
The game against China is scheduled for Friday at 8:15 a.m. ET on TNT and truTV and will stream on HBO Max.
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