U.S. Basketball Stars Set For Berlin World Cup
The U.S. women’s basketball team will chase a fifth consecutive gold medal at the FIBA World Cup in Berlin this September. Featuring stars like Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson, the Americans face a tough group stage against China, Italy, and the Czech Republic.
The United States women’s basketball team will play against China, Italy, and the Czech Republic during the upcoming FIBA World Cup this September. The team travels to Berlin with a clear mission: to secure their fifth consecutive title. This prestigious tournament takes place from September 4-13, and the WNBA has planned a nearly three-week break in its schedule to allow players to compete.
The Americans have dominated the global stage for years, winning every FIBA World Cup since 2010. Their last finish outside the top spot was a bronze medal in 2006. For the 2026 event, the squad looks to blend experience with exciting new talent. Fans expect to see superstars like A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart alongside rising icons Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese. This younger group already proved their worth by helping the team win a qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico just last month.
Drawn into Group D, the Americans will face a familiar foe in China, whom they defeated for the gold medal back in 2022. Following the massive success of the previous tournament in Australia, the field has grown to 16 teams. This expansion marks the largest format since 2018. The competition structure ensures high stakes from the start; the winner of each group moves straight to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, the second and third-place teams must play an extra round to earn their spots in the final eight. With the FIBA World Cup fast approaching, the world will watch to see if the U.S. can maintain its golden streak.
GROUPS
- Group A: Japan, Spain, Germany, Mali
- Group B: Hungary, Korea, Nigeria, France
- Group C: Belgium, Australia, Puerto Rico, Türkiye
- Group D: USA, Czechia, Italy, China
