2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Full Draw, Matchups for Team USA, Others Revealed

The 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup draw took place on Tuesday, with all of the group stage matchups set for the biggest non-Olympics tournament in the world.

This year's tournament is being held in Berlin from Sept. 4-13 with all games airing live on TNT Sports. It is returning to the 16-team format after 12 teams were included in 2022.

Here is the full schedule of games after the groups were drawn.

Group A (Germany, Spain, Japan, Mali)

Sept. 4: Japan vs. Mali, Spain vs. Germany

Sept. 5: Germany vs. Japan, Mali vs. Spain

Sept. 7: Japan vs. Spain, Germany vs. Mali

Group B (France, Nigeria, South Korea, Hungary)

Sept. 4: Hungary vs. France, South Korea vs. Nigeria

Sept. 5: Nigeria vs. Hungary, France vs. South Korea

Sept. 7: Hungary vs. South Korea, Nigeria vs. France

Group C (Australia, Belgium, Puerto Rico, Türkiye)

Sept. 4: Belgium vs. Türkiye, Australia vs. Puerto Rico

Sept. 6: Puerto Rico vs. Belgium, Türkiye vs. Australia

Sept. 7: Puerto Rico vs. Türkiye, Belgium vs. Australia

Group D (United States, China, Italy, Czech Republic)

Sept. 4: United States vs. China, Italy vs. Czech Republic

Sept. 6: Italy vs. United Staes, China vs. Czech Republic

Sept. 7: United States vs. Czech Republic, China vs. Italy

Knockout Stage

Qualification Round (Sept. 8-9)

Sept. 8 (Game 1): Second place in Group A vs. Third place in Group B

Sept. 8 (Game 2): Second place in Group B vs. Third place in Group A

Sept. 9 (Game 3): Third place in Group D vs. Second place in Group C

Sept. 9 (Game 4): Third place in Group C vs. Second place in Group D

Quarterfinals (Sept. 10)

Group A winner vs. Game 3 winner

Group B winner vs. Game 4 winner

Group C winner vs. Game 1 winner

Group D winner vs. Game 2 winner

Semifinals: Sept. 12

Third-Place Game: Sept. 13

Championship Game: Sept. 13

Team USA will open play in Group D, vying for supremacy with China, Italy and the Czech Republic. The U.S. is going for its fifth straight World Cup title and 12th overall since the tournament began in 1953.

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are among the notable U.S. players making their senior FIBA World Cup debuts. They are joined on the roster by veteran stalwarts Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper and Chelsea Gray.

Kara Lawson is coaching the American squad during this cycle leading up to the 2028 Olympics after taking over for Cheryl Reeve in September 2025.

The United States had an impressive run through World Cup qualifying last month with a 5-0 record. All five wins were by double-digits, including an 84-70 win over Spain, the No. 6 ranked team in the world, in the final.

While the U.S. will enter the event as a strong frontrunner to win, second-ranked France will look to continue its ascent as a world powerhouse.

The French haven't finished higher than fifth at the FIBA World Cup since winning bronze at the first tournament in 1953, but they went toe-to-toe with the U.S. in a 67-66 loss in the gold-medal game at the 2024 Olympics.

France made it through the qualifying tournament with a 5-0 record, with four wins by at least 20 points.

Australia also figures to be a medal contender after winning bronze at the Paris Games. The Australians were the last non-U.S. team to win the FIBA World Cup back in 2006.

Team USA has historically dominated against Australia with a 7-1 record in eight head-to-head matchups, but this group led by defensive stalwarts Ezi Magbegor and Alanna Smith figures to make life very difficult for everyone in their path.