Women’s Basketball World Cup: Scores, groups, standings, and more
The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup begins on Friday in Berlin, with the United States among the favorites in the 16-team field. Team USA, coached by Duke women’s basketball coach Kara Lawson, has a roster with a mix of veterans such as Brenna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Chelsea Gray, as well as some young stars […]
The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup kicks off in Berlin on Friday with the United States, coached by Kara Lawson, among the favorites in the 16-team field. The roster includes veterans like Brenna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Chelsea Gray, as well as young stars Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and Caitlin Clark. However, A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, who were initially on the roster, withdrew due to health issues and were replaced by Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.
Germany, along with the United States, France, and Australia, were the top-ranked teams and placed in Pot 1, automatically securing their spots in Group A. The other teams were placed in Groups B, C, and D based on their FIBA rankings. The knockout stage follows the group stage, with three teams from each group advancing.
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