Sixteen nations begin competition at the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup opens on Friday, September 4, in Berlin with 16 international teams competing for the title. Participating nations are divided into four groups, with tournament action running through the final on September 13. Group A features Japan, Spain, Germany, and Mali, while Group B includes Hungary, Korea, Nigeria, and France. Group C consists of Belgium, Austria, Puerto Rico, and Turkey, and Group D is rounded out by the United States, Czechia, Italy, and China. Television coverage includes 17 games aired on TNT and TruTV, with all United States matches available on those networks. Group play continues through September 9 before the tournament transitions to the quarterfinal stage on September 10. The semifinals are scheduled for September 12, culminating in the championship game the following day.

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