The 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup will unfold in Berlin from September 4 to September 13, marking the sport's premier global gathering before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Tournament Overview
Organizers have designed the competition with four-team groups, allowing the group winners to advance directly to the September 10 quarterfinals while the runners-up and third-placed teams contest a qualification round for the remaining spots.
Group stage games run from September 4 through September 7, after which the knockout rounds progress to the semifinals on September 12 and the championship final on September 13.
In the group stage, the United States will share its pool with China and Italy, while the Czech Republic is slated to meet the Americans in the knockout phase.
U.S. Women's Team's Quest for a Fifth Title
Led by Breanna Stewart, the U.S. roster blends veteran presence with emerging talent, as A'ja Wilson remains sidelined and several rookie players earn prominent roles.
The Americans enter the tournament riding a 66-game winning streak that dates back to their 2006 World Cup semifinal loss to Russia, a run that underscores their sustained dominance in international women's basketball.
Quarterfinal matchups are expected to feature the United States against Czechia, continuing a path that could see the team extend its championship streak to five consecutive titles.
With the tournament poised to be the largest international women's basketball event prior to the 2028 Olympics, the world will watch to see whether the United States can translate its regular-season excellence into yet another historic world title.