Team USA opens FIBA World Cup with victory over China

Team USA started their 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign with a 94-61 victory against China on September 4. Caitlin Clark recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists in her tournament debut, finishing the game with zero turnovers. Angel Reese and Kiki Iriafen managed the defensive frontcourt rotation to limit Chinese centers Zhang Ziyu and Han Xu. Other tournament favorites recorded opening-day wins, including France, which defeated Hungary 99-53, and Spain, which secured an 83-54 victory over Germany. Additionally, Japan edged past Mali in a 102-97 contest that remained competitive until the final minute of play.

• 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — China was bigger, but Team USA was way better in their opening World Cup win