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The USA women’s national team remains unbeaten at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, boasting a 3‑0 record and a 33‑game winning streak as they prepare for a quarterfinal match on September 10.
The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 kicks off on September 7 with Team USA facing Czechia, featuring star Caitlin Clark and a roster reconfigured after key player health withdrawals.
In a tense opening round of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, Team USA survived a 55‑52 victory over Italy, revealing both the strengths and the fragilities of a roster missing its dominant interior player.
Former analyst Jason Whitlock argues that Italy’s rugged defense has turned the recent matchup into a brutal test for Team USA, exposing the impact of A’ja Wilson’s absence and limiting Caitlin Clark’s offensive threat.
In a tightly contested World Cup qualifier in Berlin, Team USA survived a physical battle to secure a 55-52 win over Italy, keeping its pursuit of a fifth straight title alive.
The U.S. women's team edged Italy 55-52 in Berlin, overcoming a late deficit to keep their World Cup unbeaten run alive.
With the 2026 FIBA World Cup pause looming, A'ja Wilson remains the leading candidate, while Caitlin Clark’s league‑leading assists and Olivia Miles’ Rookie of the Year performance fuel a heated discussion about how stats, team success and defensive treatment intersect in MVP considerations.
The United States women's national basketball team will open its 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign in Berlin on September 4, seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal despite the absence of key players A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum.
The United States will kick off its FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign on September 6 against Italy, with Caitlin Clark and teammates aiming to finish first in Group D and advance to the quarterfinals.
Angel Reese’s 9‑rebound performance against China’s 7’3” Zhang Ziyu highlighted Team USA’s 94-61 win and underscored her leading role in the WNBA rebounding race.
Team USA announces a 12‑player roster of former NCAA stars and first‑round WNBA picks, aiming for a fifth consecutive gold medal at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin.
Injuries to Plum and Wilson force USA Basketball to adjust its lineup, but a deep pool of talent including Clark, Stewart, Collier and Reese aims to defend the world crown.
The WNBA will pause its season for the first time to accommodate the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, bringing 51 players from 16 nations to Berlin.
Team USA reshapes its lineup for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin after two‑time gold medalists A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdraw, while newcomers Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen aim to preserve the United States’ championship dominance.
The United States will open its FIBA Women’s World Cup campaign against China without A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, relying on emerging talent and returning medalists.
Injuries have opened the door for rookie sensations Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen to debut for the United States at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, where a blend of seasoned stars and fresh faces aims for another historic run.
Star forwards Aja Wilson and guard Kelsey Plum have pulled out of the FIBA World Cup due to health issues, prompting replacements Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron to join the lineup. The United States now faces a critical test of depth and strategy as it chases a historic fifth consecutive championship.
Week 16 of the WNBA showcases historic performances by Allisha Gray and Zia Cooke, while teams jockey for playoff positioning before the FIBA World Cup break
A'ja Wilson, the reigning WNBA MVP and key figure for the Las Vegas Aces, has been forced to pull out of the upcoming FIBA World Cup in Berlin due to health issues. Her spot will be taken by Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, while the United States prepares for the competition without one of its brightest talents.
Two of the league’s brightest stars, A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, have withdrawn from the U.S. national team that is chasing a historic fifth straight FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title.
The U.S. women's national team announces Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen as replacements for Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson ahead of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, Germany.
A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup, prompting the U.S. to call up Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron and lean on emerging talents such as Caitlin Clark and Breanna Stewart.
Team USA's 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup roster blends veteran stars with emerging phenoms as they chase another historic run.
Team USA seeks to defend its 2010 title in Berlin, bolstered by a lineup that includes Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese, while the tournament expands to 16 teams and will be broadcast on TNT and HBOMax.