Sixteen teams announce head coaches for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup begins Friday in Berlin, Germany, featuring 16 national teams. Kara Lawson leads Team USA in her first tournament as head coach, supported by an assistant staff that includes Stephanie White, Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts and Jose Fernandez. Other notable coaching appointments include Sandy Brondello for Australia, Mike Thibault for Belgium, Corey Gaines for Japan and Rena Wakama for Nigeria. The field also features coaches such as Olaf Lange for Germany, Miguel Méndez for Spain and Jean-Aimé Toupane for France. Teams are finalizing preparations before the competition gets underway to determine the world champion in women's basketball. The rosters are composed of top international talent, including many athletes currently playing in the WNBA.
- •The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup starts September 4 in Berlin, Germany.
- •Kara Lawson serves as head coach for the United States team.
- •Sixteen nations are participating, each with confirmed head coaches.
- •Staff members from various WNBA teams are involved across multiple international coaching rosters.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Team USA at FIBA World CUP LIVE updates: Kara Lawson speaks about tournament
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Who are the coaches for the FIBA Women's World Cup?
"The most talented women’s basketball players in the world will gather in Berlin for the 2026 FIBA World Cup. Here's Kara Lawson thoughts on Team USA.
"Kara Lawson will coach in her first FIBA Women's World Cup with Team USA. Other coaches in the tournament include WNBA champions like Mike Thibault.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 3:01 PMTeam USA at FIBA World CUP LIVE updates: Kara Lawson speaks about tournament
The most talented women’s basketball players in the world will gather in Berlin for the 2026 FIBA World Cup. Here's Kara Lawson thoughts on Team USA.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 10:06 AMWho are the coaches for the FIBA Women's World Cup?
Kara Lawson will coach in her first FIBA Women's World Cup with Team USA. Other coaches in the tournament include WNBA champions like Mike Thibault.
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