FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup features WNBA stars in Berlin

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin features significant participation from WNBA talent, with 70 players having professional experience in the league. The United States leads this contingent with 12 players.

In recent action, the U.S. team secured a dominant 105-64 victory over the Czech Republic, led by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, marking a strong bounce-back after previous offensive struggles.

As the host nation, Germany is navigating a critical phase in the tournament. After an initial loss to Spain, the German team secured victories against Japan and Mali, boosting their confidence. However, German head coach Olaf Lange has criticized the tournament's dense schedule, noting that playing four games in five days poses a risk of injury and could jeopardize the quality of the competition. Germany faces a decisive match against Mali to determine their progression into the knockout stages.