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Japan's Women's Basketball team was eliminated in the quarterfinal after a 84-63 loss to Hungary in Berlin, concluding a campaign that had seen the side ranked tenth globally.
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.
Mali defeated Spain 82-73 in the 2026 FIBA World Cup group stage, marking its first win against a top‑ranked team and setting up a crucial clash with Germany for a place in the knockout round.