
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Group Stage Highlights
From Gabby Williams' record‑breaking night to Breanna Stewart's all‑around dominance, the group stage delivered memorable moments across five nations.
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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.

Imani Stafford-McGee delivered a double-double, Julie Allemand orchestrated a win for Belgium, Xu Han led China to an overtime triumph, and Steph Talbot propelled Australia past Türkiye.

Building on a historic 2022 triumph, China's women's basketball squad prepares for the Berlin tournament, blending frontcourt dominance with a quest to silence doubts about their backcourt depth.