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Team USA aims for fifth gold at 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:56 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Team USA aims for fifth gold at 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin
Summary

Team USA prepares for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup set for Sept. 4-13 in Berlin. The WNBA will pause from Aug. 31 to Sept. 16, allowing players to join their national teams. The U.S. seeks its fifth consecutive gold medal, following their last defeat in 2006. A final roster announcement is anticipated by mid-August, as countries like Australia and France have already unveiled their squads. The selection may feature a mix of veterans and young players, impacting the teams' postseason dynamics.

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  • •FIBA Women's World Cup runs from Sept. 4-13 in Berlin.
  • •WNBA season pauses for the tournament from Aug. 31 to Sept. 16.
  • •Team USA seeks a fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal.
  • •Final roster for Team USA expected by mid-August.
  • •Player participation may influence WNBA postseason outcomes.
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  • 4:56 PMCBS Sports — 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup: Predicting Team USA's roster a month before WNBA breaks for tournament play
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Team USA will be seeking its fifth straight gold at the tournament, which will run from Sept. 4-13 in Berlin

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