Team USA and France enter World Cup knockout stage in Berlin
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The knockout stage of the World Cup arrives in Berlin as tournament play intensifies. Team USA and France enter the quarterfinals as the remaining front-runners in the competition. While both teams hold favored status, the field features several other squads looking to challenge for the title. Organizers have transitioned to the elimination phase to determine which nations advance toward the final rounds. The schedule shifts focus to these high-stakes matches following the conclusion of group play. Spectators and participants now turn their attention to the upcoming fixtures that will decide the tournament trajectory.
- •The World Cup knockout stage begins in Berlin.
- •Team USA and France remain the primary contenders.
- •Several teams are vying for position as the tournament progresses.
- •The competition enters the quarterfinal round.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. battles past Spain to reach FIBA women's World Cup final
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup gameday discussion: Why Team USA and France are overwhelming semi-final favorites against Spain and Germany
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Semifinals Preview and Prediction
- 3:26 PMHeat.com — U.S. women reach FIBA World Cup semifinals - NBA.com
- 8:59 PMESPN — 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup: Team USA and quarterfinal preview - ESPN
"After four big wins in the quarterfinals, the United States, France, Spain, and Germany all earned their spots in the semifinals. Saturday's two matchups will be intense. Each team left in the competition can find its way to the finals. Let’s take a look at the two semifinal games. 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Semifinals …
"The U.S. women and France remain front-runners as the knockout stage arrives in Berlin, but who else has impressed?
"The Americans, who have won the last four World Cup titles, will face France in Sunday's championship game.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 9:13 PMU.S. battles past Spain to reach FIBA women's World Cup final
The Americans, who have won the last four World Cup titles, will face France in Sunday's championship game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:00 PMWorld Cup gameday discussion: Why Team USA and France are overwhelming semi-final favorites against Spain and Germany
France, Germany, Spain and Team USA are the final four standing in the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 9:10 PM2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Semifinals Preview and Prediction
After four big wins in the quarterfinals, the United States, France, Spain, and Germany all earned their spots in the semifinals. Saturday's two matchups will be intense. Each team left in the competition can find its way to the finals. Let’s take a look at the two semifinal games. 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Semifinals …
- Heat.comSep 10, 2026, 3:26 PMU.S. women reach FIBA World Cup semifinals - NBA.com
The U.S. will play the winner of the Spain-Australia game on Saturday in the medal round.
- ESPNSep 9, 2026, 8:59 PM2026 FIBA Women's World Cup: Team USA and quarterfinal preview - ESPN
The U.S. women and France remain front-runners as the knockout stage arrives in Berlin, but who else has impressed?
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