# 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260909-2026-womens-basketball-world-cup
> Updated: 2026-09-09T17:40:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Ahead of the 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, the French national team faced significant roster challenges due to injuries. Veteran player Alexia Chery was forced to withdraw following a thigh injury, adding to the earlier loss of Alicia Tournebize. To compensate for the lack of experienced interior players, the French Basketball Federation named eight WNBA players to the roster, including Gabby Williams and Marine Johannès.

As the tournament progressed, France finished first in Group B with an undefeated record. This performance set up a quarter-final matchup against China, who secured their place in the final eight after defeating Puerto Rico 75-72.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: China to face France in Women's Basketball World Cup quarter-finals

China will face France in the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Puerto Rico 75-72 in a closely contested match.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-to-face-france-in-womens-basketball-world-cup-quarter-finals

### 2026-08-24: France women's basketball team faces injury setbacks ahead of World Cup

Veteran Alexia Chery has withdrawn from the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup due to a thigh injury, leaving the French national team facing roster shortages heading into the tournament in Berlin.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-womens-basketball-team-faces-injury-setbacks-ahead-of-world-cup

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