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Germany to host 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin

9/1/2026

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Germany will host the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin from September 4 to 13.
Team USA enters as clear favorite, fielding WNBA stars Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Angel Reese, and A’ja Wilson.
France targets its first World Cup medal since 1953, led by Gabby Williams and Dominique Malonga.
Sixteen teams play in four groups, with group winners advancing directly to quarterfinals and others facing playoffs.

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Germany will host the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin from September 4 to 13.
Team USA enters as clear favorite, fielding WNBA stars Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Angel Reese, and A’ja Wilson.
France targets its first World Cup medal since 1953, led by Gabby Williams and Dominique Malonga.
Sixteen teams play in four groups, with group winners advancing directly to quarterfinals and others facing playoffs.