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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 2, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Women's National Basketball Team prepares for FIBA World Cup in Berlin

The U.S. women's national basketball team is entering the FIBA World Cup with limited practice time due to a new tournament format. The team, featuring a mix of veteran players and newcomers, will play three preliminary games in Berlin starting this Friday.

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Why It Matters

The U.S. team is competing for a fifth consecutive gold medal under a condensed tournament schedule that provides fewer games for team development but more rest time.

Key Facts

  • The FIBA women's World Cup begins this Friday in Berlin.
  • The U.S. team is aiming for a fifth consecutive gold medal.
  • The tournament features 16 teams, an increase from the 12 teams that competed four years ago.
  • The preliminary round format has been reduced from five games to three games per country.
  • The WNBA season is currently paused for two weeks to accommodate the international competition.
  • Half of the 12-player U.S. roster is making its World Cup debut.
  • The U.S. preliminary group includes China, the Czech Republic, and Italy.

Who's Mentioned

other16“Number of teams in the tournament”locationBerlin“Host city for the tournament”personBreanna Stewart“Veteran player on the U.S. squad”other33“Age of Chelsea Gray”personCaitlin Clark“New player on the U.S. squad”personKara Lawson“Coach of the U.S. squad”personAngel Reese“New player on the U.S. squad”other12“Number of players on the squad”personChelsea Gray“Veteran guard on the U.S. squad”personPaige Bueckers“New player on the U.S. squad”