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USA women's basketball World Cup roster

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2026-08-07 20:15 UTC → 2026-08-08 21:38 UTC · added removed

USA Basketball has confirmed a 12‑player 12-player roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, blending Berlin. Managing director Sue Bird announced the squad, which will be led by head coach Kara Lawson. The roster combines veterans like A’ja Wilson and Wilson, Breanna Stewart Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper, and Rhyne Howard with newcomers including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, Aliyah Boston and other WNBA stars. Managing director Sue Bird announced Aliyah Boston. Notably, New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu was omitted from the squad and former Duke coach Kara Lawson will serve as head coach. final selection. Ionescu expressed disappointment regarding the decision but maintained her commitment to future goals. The United States opens begins group play against China on 4 September, September against China, followed by matches against Italy on 6 September and the Czech Republic on 7 September. The tournament coincides with a pause in the WNBA season hiatus scheduled from 31 August to 16 September. Team USA is targeting another World Cup gold, aiming aims to extend its streak of consecutive titles—earlier remarks referenced a sixth straight championship, while the latest briefing described the goal as secure a fifth consecutive win. Two days after World Cup gold medal. Amidst the initial roster announcement, USA Basketball highlighted an interview with Clark, in which she Caitlin Clark has addressed the intense media scrutiny, including public debate over transgender athletes, scrutiny and reaffirmed pressure following her focus on basketball amid high‑profile pressure. professional rise, noting the challenges of managing high public expectations while remaining authentic. Additionally, recent media attention has drawn statistical comparisons between Clark and teammate Kelsey Mitchell regarding their performance in clutch WNBA situations.

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  1. 2026-08-08 21:38 UTC USA women's basketball World Cup roster
  2. 2026-08-07 20:15 UTC USA women's basketball World Cup roster
  3. 2026-08-07 17:23 UTC USA women's basketball World Cup roster

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