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FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinals begin Thursday following conclusion of group stage

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:29 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinals begin Thursday following conclusion of group stage

Summary

The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup moves to the knockout round in Berlin following the completion of group play. China and Australia claimed the final two spots in the eight-team field after securing wins over Puerto Rico and Italy, respectively. Team USA enters the bracket as the top seed and will face Hungary on Thursday morning. The remaining quarterfinal schedule features France against China, Belgium versus Germany, and Australia against Spain. Semifinal matches are scheduled for Saturday, with the gold medal game set for Sunday.

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Key Details

•Quarterfinals begin Thursday with Team USA playing Hungary at 5:30 a.m. ET.
•The bracket positions Team USA and France on opposite sides, preventing a rematch until the final.
•Australia remains in the field despite injury absences for Alanna Smith and Ezi Magbegor.
•Gabby Williams leads all players in the tournament with an average of 18.7 points per game.
•Belgium enters the knockout phase with a 3-0 record after winning the 2025 EuroBasket gold.

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