Caitlin Clark chosen for USA roster in Women's World Cup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Caitlin Clark has been selected to represent Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Germany. The Indiana Fever guard earned this spot following her MVP performance at the qualifying tournament earlier this year. Clark, averaging 21.5 points and 8.0 assists per game, will be joined by Fever teammate Aliyah Boston. She expressed her pride in wearing the USA jersey and excitement about competing alongside experienced players like A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. The World Cup begins on September 4, with Team USA's first game against China.
- •Clark named to USA roster for 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup
- •MVP at qualifying tournament in San Juan
- •Averages 21.5 points and 8.0 assists this season
- •Teammate Aliyah Boston also selected for the roster
- •World Cup starts September 4; first match against China
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark named to Team USA Basketball roster at FIBA World Cup
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Why USA had no choice but to make Caitlin Clark U-turn decision after controversial call in 2024
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark named to FIBA World Cup roster. When does Team USA play?
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark makes feelings clear after Team USA World Cup decision
"USA Basketball had little choice but to include Caitlin Clark in thier Women’s FIBA World Cup squad after the Indiana Fever star’s incredible rise since her controversial omission from the 2024 Olympic team. Clark was officially named in the 12-player squad for next month’s tournament in Germany, ending months of speculation over whether she would return to the international setup.
"Caitlin Clark is set to make her major international USA Basketball debut in September after being named to the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup roster.
"Team USA named ex-Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark to its roster for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup. Here's what to know about the team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:45 PMCaitlin Clark named to Team USA Basketball roster at FIBA World Cup
Caitlin Clark is set to make her major international USA Basketball debut in September after being named to the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup roster.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:26 PMWhy USA had no choice but to make Caitlin Clark U-turn decision after controversial call in 2024
USA Basketball had little choice but to include Caitlin Clark in thier Women’s FIBA World Cup squad after the Indiana Fever star’s incredible rise since her controversial omission from the 2024 Olympic team. Clark was officially named in the 12-player squad for next month’s tournament in Germany, ending months of speculation over whether she would return to the international setup.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 5:28 PMCaitlin Clark named to FIBA World Cup roster. When does Team USA play?
Team USA named ex-Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark to its roster for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup. Here's what to know about the team.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 3:16 AMCaitlin Clark makes feelings clear after Team USA World Cup decision
Caitlin Clark will represent the United States alongside Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.
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