With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher
BERLIN (AP) — The U.S. has dominated the women’s FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young…
The U.S. women's basketball team enters the 2026 FIBA World Cup with a new roster, lacking star player A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. Head coach Kara Lawson acknowledges the increasing competitiveness among nations, citing France's near-victory in the 2024 Paris Olympics as proof. Top contenders for the gold include France, Australia, Spain, and China.
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