Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen join Team USA for FIBA World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
USA Basketball added Washington Mystics players Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen to the senior national team roster ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. The duo replaces A’Ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, both of whom withdrew from the competition due to health reasons. Citron, who previously represented the United States in youth international competitions, will make her senior team debut in Berlin. Team USA begins its tournament campaign against China on September 4, with subsequent group stage matches scheduled against Italy and Czechia. The United States enters the competition aiming for a fifth consecutive gold medal. Citron expressed gratitude for the opportunity to join the squad and experience international play at the senior level.
- •Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen replace A’Ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum on the Team USA roster.
- •Team USA begins the FIBA Women’s World Cup against China on September 4.
- •The squad is seeking its fifth consecutive gold medal at the tournament.
- •Citron previously won gold medals at the 2019 U-15 Americas Championship and 2021 U-19 World Cup.
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"Good things happen to those who wait, and despite the situation being unfortunate for Kelsey Plum, who withdrew from the Team USA squad for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Sonia Citron has been the lucky one to replace the injured superstar. On Monday, USA Basketball announced that Citron, alongside Kiki Iriafen, was added to [...]
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