The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup will open in Berlin on September 4, 2024, bringing together the world’s top teams for a month‑long showdown.
A Star‑Studded Lineup
Six athletes who wear the Portland Fire jersey will fly the flag for their respective countries, adding a distinctive international flavor to the competition.
The roster includes Carla Leite, who will represent France, and Freida Bühner and Luisa Geiselsöder, both slated to wear Germany’s colors. Spain will be defended by Megan DiLeo and Iyana Martín, while Nigeria’s hopes rest on Amy Okonkwo.
Their participation marks the Fire’s second‑largest contingent in the tournament, trailing only the New York Liberty, which is dispatching eight players.
The WNBA is taking a two‑week hiatus to allow its stars to compete, underscoring the event’s growing importance on the global sports calendar.
With 51 WNBA players hailing from 16 nations, the World Cup stands as the largest international women’s basketball competition ever staged, promising fierce rivalry and historic moments.