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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.