The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Final Phase schedule has been confirmed following the group stage held in Berlin, Germany, setting the stage for a decisive knockout round.
Hungary will chase a first top‑eight appearance in four decades, a pursuit led by Dorka Juhasz and Virag Takacs‑Kiss, who are expected to drive their team’s effort.
Japan, whose last World Cup qualification dates back to 1979, is focusing on improving its long‑range shooting to secure a quarterfinal spot.
Germany aims to capture a third straight victory that would guarantee its place in the last eight, while South Korea hopes to make its inaugural quarterfinal appearance since 2010.
Puerto Rico, making its debut in the quarterfinals after a breakthrough in 2022, will square off against China, the 2022 runner‑up who reached the final in Sydney.
China, captained by Xu Han, is building on recent victories over Czechia and Italy as it targets another step toward a potential return to the championship game.
Australia is looking to add a fourth consecutive podium finish, seeking to rebound from a group‑stage loss to Belgium and maintain its momentum.
Italy, led by Cecilia Zandalasini, hopes to emulate its near‑upset of the United States and secure a top‑eight position.
Quarterfinal matchups are set: the winners of the September 8 games will meet the United States, while the victors of the September 9 contests will face Belgium, France and Spain.