# 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-in-berlin > Updated: 2026-09-12T03:55:00.000Z. Sources: 189. Developments: 10. The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin and Halle has reached the semifinal stage. In a historic milestone for the host nation, Germany reached its first-ever World Cup semi-final by defeating the undefeated European champions, Belgium, with a score of 93-74 at the Uber Arena. The German victory was propelled by Leonie Fiebich, who scored 17 points, and Nyara Sabally, who recorded 16 points and 12 rebounds. Germany is set to face France in a highly anticipated semifinal matchup. While France enters the game as favorites with an undefeated tournament record, German players, including captain Marie Gülich and star Leonie Fiebich, have expressed a strong desire for revenge following a previous Olympic loss to the French side. France secured its place in the final four following a 90-61 victory over China, led by Marine Johannès and Janelle Salaün. The French squad, which includes WNBA players such as Gabby Williams, is seeking its first-ever World Cup final appearance. In the other semifinal, the United States will face Spain. The U.S. team, which has demonstrated significant offensive strength by averaging over 100 points in several contests, is pursuing its fifth consecutive World Cup championship. The winners of these matchups will advance to the championship game scheduled for September 13. ## Claims - France defeated China in the women's basketball World Cup quarterfinals. (disputed by 3 sources) - The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is being held in Berlin and Halle, Germany. (disputed by 2 sources) - The tournament features 16 teams divided into four groups. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Li Yueru will miss the World Cup because her passport was lost in the mail. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The United States won the last four World Cup championships. (corroborated by 2 sources) - China’s Zhang Ziyu, standing 7-foot-3, made her World Cup debut. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Japan defeated Mali 102-97 on the opening day. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Germany defeated Japan 74-58. (corroborated by 2 sources) - This victory marks the first time the French women's team has reached the semifinals of a World Cup. (corroborated by 2 sources) - France will face either Belgium or Germany in the semifinals. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Spain's national team is in Group A with Germany, Japan, and Mali. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Germany faces France in historic FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup semifinal Germany's women's basketball team has reached its first FIBA World Cup semifinal after defeating Belgium. They will face undefeated France in Berlin for a spot in the championship game. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-womens-basketball-team-reaches-world-cup-semifinals ### 2026-09-10: Germany women's basketball reaches historic World Cup semifinals Germany's women's basketball team has reached its first-ever World Cup semifinal after defeating Belgium 93-74. They will face France in the next round, joining the USA and Spain in the final four. 44 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-womens-basketball-faces-belgium-in-world-cup-quarterfinals ### 2026-09-09: USA women advance to FIBA World Cup semifinals after rout of Hungary The USA women’s basketball team reached the FIBA World Cup semifinals after a record-breaking 108-56 win over Hungary, setting new tournament benchmarks for points and assists. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fiba-womens-world-cup-quarterfinal-matchups-set ### 2026-09-07: Germany women's basketball reaches historic World Cup quarterfinals Germany's women's basketball team made history by reaching the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals after a decisive 94-56 win against South Korea in Berlin. 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/childcare-expansion-increases-long-term-income-for-german-mothers ### 2026-09-06: FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup features WNBA stars in Berlin The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin features heavy WNBA involvement. While the U.S. dominates on court, German coach Olaf Lange has criticized the tournament's intense schedule. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-womens-basketball-team-defeats-japan-in-berlin ### 2026-09-05: Spain women's basketball team begins World Cup campaign The Spanish women's national basketball team has started the 2026 World Cup in Germany with a dominant 83-53 win over the hosts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-womens-basketball-team-begins-world-cup-campaign ### 2026-09-04: FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: Group B results In the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, South Korea and Hungary secured key victories in Group B, defeating Nigeria, while South Korea also fell to France. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-defeats-nigeria-99-81-in-fiba-womens-world-cup-opener ### 2026-09-02: Women's Basketball World Cup begins in Berlin The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup has begun in Berlin, featuring 16 teams. The US seeks a fifth straight title as stars like Zhang Ziyu and Caitlin Clark make their tournament debuts. 119 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leonie-fiebich-joins-german-basketball-team-for-berlin-world-cup ### 2026-08-31: Berlin to host Women's Basketball World Cup Germany aims for a medal at the Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, despite missing star Satou Sabally and facing injury concerns with Nyara Sabally. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/berlin-to-host-womens-basketball-world-cup ### 2026-08-28: Berlin to host 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Berlin will host the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup from September 4–13, featuring 16 national teams and 36 matches across two major arenas. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026-to-be-held-in-berlin --- Cite as: 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-in-berlin