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Team USA roster faces international competition at FIBA World Cup

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Team USA roster faces international competition at FIBA World Cup

Summary

The United States women’s basketball team enters the FIBA World Cup starting September 4 in Berlin, Germany. The Americans open tournament play against China, a 2022 silver medalist. This roster features several newcomers to the senior international stage, including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese, following the injury-related withdrawals of A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. While the U.S. has maintained a lengthy unbeaten streak in Olympic and World Cup play dating back to 2006, recent narrow margins against teams like France and Belgium reflect a narrowing gap in global parity. The upcoming tournament serves as a testing ground for the team's depth ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics.

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By the Numbers

•The FIBA World Cup begins September 4 in Berlin, Germany.
•Team USA plays its opening game against China.
•A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum are out of the lineup due to injuries.
•Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese are slated for their senior national team debuts.
•The U.S. has won eight consecutive Olympic gold medals and nine of the last 12 World Cups.

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Team USA women's basketball hasn't lost a game at the Olympics or World Cup since 2006. Think the FIBA World Cup will be a cakewalk? Think again.
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