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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.
The German women's basketball team secured an 83‑58 victory over Mali, finishing second in Group A and earning a spot in the quarter‑final play‑off round.
Germany secured a decisive Group A victory over Mali in Berlin, improving their momentum heading into the quarter‑finals where they will face Korea, with Belgium potentially awaiting them next.
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.
More than 160,000 tickets have been sold for the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, while membership and viewership numbers hit record highs, signalling a transformative period for German women’s basketball.
Carla Leite's flawless free‑throw night and a decisive third‑quarter surge propelled the Portland Fire to a 77‑72 victory over the Seattle Storm, improving their early season outlook.
Mia Wiegand, a 17‑year‑old guard from Germany, is preparing to represent her country at the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 in Brno, Czechia, after a standout performance at the U16 EuroBasket.
In a night that will be remembered for its endurance and camaraderie, the Washington Mystics survived a quadruple overtime battle against the Portland Fire, securing a 124-123 win that underscored the team's resilience and the emergence of several career‑high performances.
From a basketball‑laden childhood in Germany to a decisive move across continents, Frieda Bühner’s path to the Portland Fire is marked by adaptability, family support, and a relentless search for the right fit.