Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers prepare for FIBA Women’s World Cup play
8 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers enter the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, Germany, representing Team USA as the tournament begins this Friday. Both players join a national team roster that also features Angel Reese, Napheesa Collier, and Aliyah Boston. Ahead of the opening games, Clark and Bueckers expressed confidence in their on-court chemistry, citing their familiarity as recent top overall WNBA picks. The WNBA is currently on a multi-week break to accommodate the international competition. In addition to her partnership with Clark, Bueckers noted her high expectations for playing alongside Aliyah Boston. This tournament marks the first appearance at the FIBA World Cup for several members of the current Team USA group, as the roster looks to build momentum following the 2022 event.
- •Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers will play for Team USA in Berlin starting Friday.
- •The WNBA is on a break to allow players to participate in the international tournament.
- •Angel Reese, Napheesa Collier, and Aliyah Boston are also on the Team USA roster.
- •The 2026 event serves as the first FIBA World Cup experience for several roster members.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘The Duo Everyone Wanted,’ ‘Besties’ – WNBA World Reacts as Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers’ Pre-Game Routine at FIBA World Cup Goes Viral
- 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark Reveals What Makes Her Chemistry With Paige Bueckers So “Fun”
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Paige Bueckers reveals what makes Caitlin Clark chemistry so deadly at FIBA World Cup
- 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — “It’s Been Like, What? Five Years Now”: Caitlin Clark Breaks Silence on Olympics Roster Snub Ahead of Team USA World Cup Opener
- 8:12 AMYahoo Sports — What Paige Bueckers thinks of playing with Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston on Team USA
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark shares honest thoughts on playing with Paige Bueckers on Team USA
- 4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark Makes Her Opinion Of Paige Bueckers Very Clear Before Team USA’s FIBA World Opener vs China
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers praise their on-court chemistry ahead of FIBA Women’s World Cup
"Caitlin Clark has officially returned to senior international competition as Team USA prepares for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The Indiana Fever superstar previously earned two junior gold medals before suffering a highly publicized Olympic roster snub in 2024. Media commentators endlessly debated her omission due to her lack of prior senior national [...]
"Team USA is coming in hot to Berlin, Germany, for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, as the WNBA’s hottest superstars, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, are set to share the backcourt on the grandest stage of women’s basketball. Though they already had a chance to play together in junior national team camps as well [...]
"On August 20, Caitlin Clark got into a heated exchange with Paige Bueckers as the Dallas Wings took on the Indiana Fever. During the second quarter, Clark was seen getting visibly frustrated after being the recipient of a foul from Bueckers, who simply asked Clark to “calm down.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 9:00 PM‘The Duo Everyone Wanted,’ ‘Besties’ – WNBA World Reacts as Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers’ Pre-Game Routine at FIBA World Cup Goes Viral
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are two of the most popular young stars of the WNBA. Both of them are currently in Berlin as part of Team USA, which is looking to snag its fifth straight gold medal at the competition.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 12:42 PMCaitlin Clark Reveals What Makes Her Chemistry With Paige Bueckers So “Fun”
Team USA is coming in hot to Berlin, Germany, for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, as the WNBA’s hottest superstars, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, are set to share the backcourt on the grandest stage of women’s basketball. Though they already had a chance to play together in junior national team camps as well [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 5:19 PMPaige Bueckers reveals what makes Caitlin Clark chemistry so deadly at FIBA World Cup
They're WNBA rivals, but even better together.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 10:17 AM“It’s Been Like, What? Five Years Now”: Caitlin Clark Breaks Silence on Olympics Roster Snub Ahead of Team USA World Cup Opener
Caitlin Clark has officially returned to senior international competition as Team USA prepares for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The Indiana Fever superstar previously earned two junior gold medals before suffering a highly publicized Olympic roster snub in 2024. Media commentators endlessly debated her omission due to her lack of prior senior national [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 8:12 AMWhat Paige Bueckers thinks of playing with Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston on Team USA
Paige Bueckers gets candid about sharing the court with two Indiana Fever stars. Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has been called up to represent Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 7:30 AMCaitlin Clark shares honest thoughts on playing with Paige Bueckers on Team USA
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are expected to be among the top players for Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The likes of A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum have backed out of Team USA for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 4:54 AMCaitlin Clark Makes Her Opinion Of Paige Bueckers Very Clear Before Team USA’s FIBA World Opener vs China
On August 20, Caitlin Clark got into a heated exchange with Paige Bueckers as the Dallas Wings took on the Indiana Fever. During the second quarter, Clark was seen getting visibly frustrated after being the recipient of a foul from Bueckers, who simply asked Clark to “calm down.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 10:15 PMCaitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers praise their on-court chemistry ahead of FIBA Women’s World Cup
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers had high praise for one another ahead of their run for Team USA at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
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