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Hungary’s women’s basketball squad made history by beating Japan 84‑63 and earning a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals, a first in 40 years, and will now try to medal against the USA.
Hungary's Reka Lelik earned Player of the Game honors after a 23‑point, 8‑rebound, 4‑assist performance that propelled the team to an 84‑63 win over Japan and a historic top‑eight finish.
Team USA finished Group D unbeaten and advances directly to the quarterfinals, with a September 10 showdown in Berlin against the Hungary‑Japan victor, as they chase a fifth consecutive title and 12th overall crown.
The upcoming quarter‑finals on September 8‑9 will see Hungary take on Japan while Germany hosts Korea, with each game carrying major implications for the road to the championship.
From Gabby Williams' record‑breaking night to Breanna Stewart's all‑around dominance, the group stage delivered memorable moments across five nations.
The Final Phase schedule for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup has been set after the group stage in Berlin, with Hungary, Japan, Germany, Korea, Puerto Rico, China, Australia and Italy slated for crucial quarterfinal‑bound games.
France's Gabby Williams posted a record 33 efficiency rating while leading her team to an 111‑56 victory over Nigeria, and other standout players shone across the group stage.
The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Final Phase pairings were confirmed in Berlin, outlining a schedule that pits Hungary against Japan, Germany against Korea, Puerto Rico against China and Italy against Australia, with key players such as Dorka Juhasz, Xu Han and Ezi Magbegor leading their squads toward historic quarter‑final berths.
On September 7, the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Group Phase concluded in Berlin with Belgium remaining unbeaten, France posting a record win, and Puerto Rico and Hungary notching impressive victories.
The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin will showcase defending champion USA, led by former UConn stars, alongside emerging talents from France, Hungary, Puerto Rico and Nigeria.
Mali defeated Spain 82-73 to claim their second World Cup title, while Hungary secured a long‑awaited win over Nigeria and Nigeria’s Amy Okonkwo shone in a pool‑stage finale.
Mali’s triumph over Spain marks its second tournament triumph, and the Group A race remains tightly contested after all teams posted 1-1 records.
Mali overcame a halftime deficit to beat Spain 82-73, capturing its second-ever World Cup title, as other Group A teams delivered dramatic results.
Mali’s 82-73 victory over Spain, powered by Sika Kone’s 19 points, marks the nation’s first World Cup win and the second for Africa, while other Group A teams also progress with narrow margins.
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.
France is preparing a roster that mixes seasoned internationals with fresh WNBA faces, aiming to finally surpass the semifinals barrier at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
Hungary is set to compete in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin after a 28‑year absence, driven by star forward Dorka Juhasz and a team eager to prove its mettle on the world stage.
The Minnesota Lynx overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the Dallas Wings 90-86, driven by veteran Nia Coffey’s gritty performance and contributions from emerging stars.