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Women's Basketball World Cup begins in Berlin

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup has commenced in Berlin and Halle, Germany, featuring an expanded field of 16 national teams. The tournament, which runs until September 13, sees the United States entering as the heavy favorite, seeking a fifth consecutive championship and aiming to extend a 30-game winning streak in World Cup play.

Opening day action included several notable results. The United States secured a dominant 94-61 victory over China, highlighted by Caitlin Clark’s performance and the debut of 7-foot-3 center Zhang Ziyu. Japan achieved a historic win against Mali (102-97), fueled by Saki Hayashi’s record-setting nine three-pointers. Other early results saw Spain defeat Germany 83-53, France beat Hungary 99-53, and Belgium overcome Turkey 89-75.

Individual storylines are also emerging, such as Germany’s Nyara Sabally, who has exceeded expectations following previous injury concerns, and China’s roster challenges, including the absence of Li Yueru due to a lost passport. The tournament format dictates that group winners advance directly to the quarterfinals, while second and third-place teams must compete in a qualification round.

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