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The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 is underway in Berlin, Germany, with 16 of the world’s best national teams competing for the global title. The tournament runs from September 4 to September 13, 2026, with the group stage already producing several major results and standout individual performances.
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Latest Results
The opening day of the tournament delivered high-scoring contests and important early wins across all four groups.
Some of the key results include:
- Japan 102-97 Mali
- Australia 70-54 Puerto Rico
- USA 94-61 China
- South Korea 99-81 Nigeria
- Spain 83-53 Germany
- France 99-53 Hungary
- Italy 63-54 Czechia
- Belgium 89-75 Türkiye
The United States made a strong start to its campaign with a convincing 94-61 victory over China. Caitlin Clark finished with 14 points and 11 assists, helping the USA take an early lead in Group D.
Latest FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026 Standings
After the opening games, the early group standings are beginning to take shape.
Group A
Spain and Japan both opened their campaigns with victories, while Mali and Germany are looking for their first wins.
Group B
South Korea started with a win over Nigeria, with France and Hungary also competing for a strong position in the group.
Group C
Australia and Belgium secured important opening victories and currently lead the early race in Group C.
Group D
The USA opened with a victory over China, while Italy also made a winning start against Czechia.
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Schedule
The group stage continues through September 7, followed by the qualification round and knockout stages.
Key dates for the tournament are:
- September 4-7: Group Phase
- September 8-9: Qualification Round
- September 10: Quarterfinals
- September 12: Semifinals
- September 13: Final and Third-Place Game
The winners of each group advance directly to the quarterfinals, while the second- and third-placed teams enter the qualification round for the remaining quarterfinal spots.
Teams Competing at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026
The 16 participating teams are divided into four groups:
Group A: Japan, Spain, Germany, Mali
Group B: Hungary, South Korea, Nigeria, France
Group C: Belgium, Australia, Puerto Rico, Türkiye
Group D: USA, Czechia, Italy, China
What Happens Next?
With the group stage still in progress, every game could prove important in determining which teams advance directly to the quarterfinals and which teams will need to go through the qualification round.
The USA, Australia, Spain, France, Belgium and other leading teams have made strong starts, but the race for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 title remains wide open.
Fans can expect more major matchups, updated standings and decisive results as the tournament moves closer to the knockout stage.
