Team USA competes in FIBA Women's World Cup without A'ja Wilson

The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup begins Friday in Berlin, Germany, with Team USA seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal. The roster will be without four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, both of whom were removed due to health concerns. USA Basketball enters the tournament as the favorite despite the absence of Wilson, who led the team in scoring during the 2020 Olympics, 2022 World Cup, and 2024 Olympics. Team USA is drawn into Group D and will open its campaign against China on Friday, followed by matchups against Italy and Czechia. The knockout stage is scheduled to begin with qualification rounds on September 8 and 9, with the final held on September 13.

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