The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Final Phase pairings and match schedule were officially confirmed in Berlin, Germany, setting the stage for a decisive week of competition that will determine which teams advance to the quarter‑finals.
Matchups and Timing
On September 8, the evening will see Hungary take on Japan at 17:45 local time, a clash that marks Hungary’s first opportunity in four decades to break into the top eight, while Japan will be looking to secure its first quarter‑final appearance since 1979, relying heavily on its long‑range shooting prowess. Later that night, Germany will face Korea at 20:45, with the hosts aiming for a third consecutive victory that could clinch a quarter‑final berth.
The following day, September 9, Puerto Rico will meet China at 17:45, targeting its inaugural back‑to‑back quarter‑final run, and China, fresh from recent wins, will field Xu Han in strong form as it seeks a return to the 2022 final. In the evening, Italy will square off against Australia at 20:45, hoping to qualify for the top eight for the first time since 1979, while Australia, led by Ezi Magbegor and Steph Talbot, aims for a fourth straight podium finish.
The winners of these fixtures will then encounter the traditional powerhouses – the United States, Belgium, France and Spain – in the quarter‑finals, underscoring the high stakes for each nation as they chase historic milestones and global recognition.