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US women to face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in September FIBA World Cup group play

The Americans will seek a fifth straight title after winning the last four World Cups, with a 16-team field advancing group winners to the quarterfinals.

  • The Americans will face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in Group play for the FIBA World Cup this Sept, aiming for a fifth consecutive title.
  • Dating back to 2010, the Americans have won the last four World Cups, including a gold medal victory over China at the 2022 World Cup in Australia.
  • "Sixteen represents what we believe is today's standards for our women," FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis said. The squad may feature Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart and Wilson.
  • The World Cup runs Sept 4-13 in Berlin, requiring the WNBA to pause for nearly three weeks. Group winners advance to quarterfinals, while second- and third-place finishers compete for remaining spots.
  • Other groups feature Germany, France and Australia, with Spain, Japan, Mali, Nigeria, South Korea, Hungary, Belgium, Puerto Rico and Turkey also competing for the global championship.
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US women to face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in September FIBA World Cup group play

The U.S. women’s basketball team will face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in the women’s FIBA World Cup in September, looking to win its fifth consecutive title.

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The Czech women's basketball team will compete in Group D at the September World Championship in Berlin against the defending champions from the past four championships, the United States of America, Italy and China. The draw was made in the German capital. The World Championship will be played from September 4 to 13.

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The Czech women's basketball team will compete in Group D at the September World Championship in Berlin against the defending champions from the past four championships, the United States of America, Italy and China. This was decided by today's draw in the German capital. The World Championship will be played from September 4 to 13.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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