Germany reaches first women's FIBA World Cup semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Germany secured its first-ever spot in the women's FIBA World Cup semifinals following a 93-74 victory over Belgium on Thursday. Playing at the Berlin Arena, the host nation advanced through the tournament bracket to reach the final four for the first time in the unified country's history. Coach Olaf Lange described the result as a pivotal moment for the sport in Germany, noting the increased visibility for the team throughout the competition. The roster features several players with WNBA experience, including Leonie Fiebich, Luisa Geiselsöder, Nyara Sabally, and Frieda Bühner. Germany now prepares for a semifinal matchup against France, which is scheduled for Saturday. This performance marks a significant milestone for a program that had not qualified for the World Cup since hosting the event in 1998.
- •Germany defeated Belgium 93-74 to reach its first FIBA World Cup semifinal.
- •The match took place at the Berlin Arena on Thursday.
- •Germany will face France in the semifinal round on Saturday.
- •The German roster includes WNBA players Leonie Fiebich, Luisa Geiselsöder, Nyara Sabally, and Frieda Bühner.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Coach hails German basketball's 'best day' after hosts reach women’s FIBA World Cup semifinals
"After what he called the “best day in German basketball,” Germany coach Olaf Lange is hopeful that kids watching the host team’s exploits at the women’s FIBA World Cup are inspired to try and emulate them some day. Germany defeated European champion Belgium 93-74 on Thursday to reach the semifinals for the first time, delighting partizan supporters in the Berlin Arena and generating even more excitement for fans who have been waiting outside the team hotel for glimpses of the players during the tournament. Germany had not even qualified for the World Cup since the unified country’s only previous appearance as host in 1998.
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