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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.
The U.S. women's team edged Italy 55-52 in Berlin, overcoming a late deficit to keep their World Cup unbeaten run alive.
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.
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.
Veteran forward Nneka Ogwumike will retire at season’s end, citing a desire to leave a lasting personal imprint on teammates like Cameron Brink, whose growth she has shaped both on and off the court.
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.
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.
The Mercury’s 13‑25 record eliminated them from postseason play, prompting a period of experimentation as the team works to retain guard Kelsey Plum, address defensive and offensive regressions, and integrate younger talent.
Twelve‑year‑old Kinley Rasmus from Alabama and Carsynn Meyer from Nevada step onto the same World Series field, joining a lineage of female pioneers and highlighting the Girls with Game initiative’s mission to expand opportunities for girls in baseball.
The United States will open its 2024 FIBA World Cup campaign in Berlin, featuring a blend of rising talents and seasoned veterans. With Sue Bird overseeing selections and Kara Lawson coaching, the team aims to secure a historic fifth consecutive championship.
The new roster highlights a commitment to younger talent and unified leadership as the team prepares for the Berlin tournament.
The upcoming World Cup in Berlin will showcase the debut of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, while veteran leaders aim to extend the U.S. dynasty.
The USA women's national basketball team is preparing to defend its fifth straight Women's World Cup title in Germany, featuring a mix of MVP-caliber players, rising stars, and experienced veterans under the guidance of Sue Bird and Kara Lawson.