2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, top international stars, archive photos

Jul 2, 2026

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LYON-VILLEURBANNE, FRANCE - MARCH 14: Nyara Sabally (Germany, 8) on the freethrow line during the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament match between Germany (GER) vs. France (FRA) at Astroballe on matchday 3 of the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on March 14, 2026 in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. France Copyright: xSteffiexWunderlx
LYON-VILLEURBANNE, FRANCE - MARCH 14: Frieda Buehner (Bühner, Buhner Germany, 20) on the freethrow line during the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament match between Germany (GER) vs. France (FRA) at Astroballe on matchday 3 of the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on March 14, 2026 in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. France Copyright: xSteffiexWunderlx
LYON-VILLEURBANNE, FRANCE - MARCH 14: Leonie Fiebich (Germany, 13) controls the ball against Gabby Williams (France, 15) during the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament match between Germany (GER) vs. France (FRA) at Astroballe on matchday 3 of the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on March 14, 2026 in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. France Copyright: xSteffiexWunderlx
LYON-VILLEURBANNE, FRANCE - MARCH 14: Nyara Sabally (Germany, 8) controls the ball against Marieme Badiane (France, 22) during the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament match between Germany (GER) vs. France (FRA) at Astroballe on matchday 3 of the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on March 14, 2026 in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. France Copyright: xSteffiexWunderlx
(260315) -- WUHAN, March 15, 2026 -- Zhang Ziyu (R) of China breaks through during the group A match between China and South Sudan at FIBA Women s World Cup Qualifying Tournaments in Wuhan, central China s Hubei Province, March 14, 2026. ) (SP)CHINA-WUHAN-FIBA-WOMEN S WORLD CUP 2026-QUALIFYING-CHN VS SSD (CN) MengxYongmin
2026 World Cup Qualifying Tournament - USA V Italy Angel Reese 9 of the United States plays during the game at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament between the United States and Italy in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on March 14, 2026, at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot. San Juan Puerto Rico Copyright: xEdgardoxMedinax originalFilename:medinamillan-notitle260314_npy5w.jpg
LYON-VILLEURBANNE, FRANCE - MARCH 12: Frieda Buehner (Bühner, Buhner Germany, 20) controls the ball against Louna Ozar (Philippines, 9) during the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament match between Philippines (PHI) vs. Germany (GER) at Astroballe on matchday 2 of the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on March 12, 2026 in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. France Copyright: xSteffiexWunderlx
LYON-VILLEURBANNE, FRANCE - MARCH 12: Leonie Fiebich (Germany, 13) during the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament match between Philippines (PHI) vs. Germany (GER) at Astroballe on matchday 2 of the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on March 12, 2026 in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. France Copyright: xSteffiexWunderlx
Basketball, Frauen, WM-Quali, USA - Puerto Rico 2026 World Cup Qualifying Tournament - USA Women s national team, Nationalteam v Puerto Rico Paige Bueckers 4 celebrates during the game at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament between USA and Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on March 12, 2026, at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot. San Juan Puerto Rico Copyright: xEdgardoxMedinax originalFilename:medinamillan-notitle260312_npfcZ.jpg
2026 World Cup Qualifying Tournament - USA Women s national team, Nationalteam v Puerto Rico Paige Bueckers 4 plays during the game at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament between USA and Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on March 12, 2026, at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot. San Juan Puerto Rico Copyright: xEdgardoxMedinax originalFilename:medinamillan-notitle260312_npMNO.jpg
LYON-VILLEURBANNE, FRANCE - MARCH 11: Dominique Malonga (France, 14) during the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament match between France (FRA) vs. Philippines (PHI) at Astroballe on matchday 1 of the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on March 11, 2026 in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. France Copyright: xSteffiexWunderlx
LYON-VILLEURBANNE, FRANCE - MARCH 11: Kent Jane Pastrana (Philippines, 5) tries to control the ball against Dominique Malonga (France, 14) during the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament match between France (FRA) vs. Philippines (PHI) at Astroballe on matchday 1 of the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on March 11, 2026 in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. France Copyright: xSteffiexWunderlx
LYON-VILLEURBANNE, FRANCE - MARCH 11: Nyara Sabally (Germany, 8) during warm up before the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament match between Germany vs. Republic of Korea at Astroballe on matchday 1 of the FIBA Women™s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on March 11, 2026 in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. France Copyright: xSteffiexWunderlx
(251113) -- ZHONGSHAN, Nov. 13, 2025 -- Zhang Ziyu (top) of Shandong celebrates winning the U18 women s final match of basketball at China s 15th National Games in Zhongshan, south China s Guangdong Province, Nov. 13, 2025. ) (SP)CHINA-15TH NATIONAL GAMES-BASKETBALL-U18 WOMEN S-FINAL (CN) DingxLei
SHENZHEN, CHINA - JULY 20: Zhang Ziyu 19 of China goes for a lay-up during the 2025 FIBA Women s Asia Cup 3rd Place Game match between China and South Korea at Shenzhen Sports Center on July 20, 2025 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province of China. Copyright: xVCGx 111580573491
SHENZHEN, CHINA - JULY 20: Zhang Ziyu 19 of China competes during the 2025 FIBA Women s Asia Cup 3rd Place Game match between China and South Korea at Shenzhen Sports Center on July 20, 2025 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province of China. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111580590861
(250716) -- SHENZHEN, July 16, 2025 -- Zhang Ziyu (L) of China competes during the Group A match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Women s Asia Cup Division A 2025 in Shenzhen, south China s Guangdong Province, July 16, 2025. ) (SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA WOMEN S ASIA CUP-CHINA VS NEW ZEALAND (CN) XiaoxEnnan
(250715) -- SHENZHEN, July 15, 2025 -- Zhang Ziyu (1st R) celebrates with teammate Yang Shuyu (3rd R) during the Group A match between China and South Korea at the FIBA Women s Asia Cup Division A 2025 in Shenzhen, south China s Guangdong Province, July 15, 2025. ) (SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA WOMEN S ASIA CUP-CHINA VS SOUTH KOREA (CN) MaoxSiqian
(250713) -- SHENZHEN, July 13, 2025 -- Zhang Ziyu of China shoots during the Group A match between China and Indonesia of FIBA Women s Asia Cup Division A in Shenzhen, south China s Guangdong Province, July 13, 2025. ) (SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA WOMEN S ASIA CUP-CHN VS INA (CN) DengxHua
June 29, 2025, Piraeus, Attiki, Greece: EMMA MEESSEMAN (11) of Belgium at Peace and Friendship Arena in Piraeus , Greece for Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 final against Spain on 29 June of 2025 Spain V Belgium ,Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 - ZUMAk195 20250629_znp_k195_033 Copyright: xXenophonxKarakalosx
June 29, 2025, Piraeus, Attiki, Greece: ALBA TORRENS (7) of Spain in action at Peace and Friendship Arena in Piraeus , Greece during the Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 game against Belgium on 29 June of 2025 Piraeus Greece - ZUMAk195 20250629_znp_k195_042 Copyright: xXenophonxKarakalosx
Turkey v Germany ,Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 Frieda Buhner of Germany celebrate her MVP Award for a Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 game against Turkey at Peace and Friendship Arena in Piraeus , Greece on 27 June of 2025 Piraeus Attiki Greece Copyright: xXenophonxKarakalosx
June 27, 2025, Piraeus, Attiki, Greece: ALBA TORRENS 7 of Spain in action during the Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 game against France at Peace and Friendship Arena in Piraeus , Greece on 27 June of 2025 France V Spain - ZUMAk195 20250627_znp_k195_123 Copyright: xXenophonxKarakalosx
June 27, 2025, Piraeus, Attiki, Greece: ALBA TORRENS 7 of Spain in action during the Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 game against France at Peace and Friendship Arena in Piraeus , Greece on 27 June of 2025 Piraeus Greece - ZUMAk195 20250627_znp_k195_124 Copyright: xXenophonxKarakalosx
June 27, 2025, Piraeus, Attiki, Greece: ALBA TORRENS 7 of Spain in action during the Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 game against France at Peace and Friendship Arena in Piraeus , Greece on 27 June of 2025 Piraeus Greece - ZUMAk195 20250627_znp_k195_139 Copyright: xXenophonxKarakalosx
BASKETBALL - FIBA Quali, AUT vs ESP VIENNA,AUSTRIA,06.FEB.25 - BASKETBALL - FIBA Women s EURO Basket 2025, qualification, international match, Länderspiel, Nationalmannschaft Austria vs Spain. Image shows Megan Gustafson (ESP) and Alexia Allesch (AUT). GEPAxpictures xArminxRauthner
BASKETBALL - FIBA Quali, AUT vs ESP VIENNA,AUSTRIA,06.FEB.25 - BASKETBALL - FIBA Women s EURO Basket 2025, qualification, international match, Länderspiel, Nationalmannschaft Austria vs Spain. Image shows Megan Gustafson (ESP) and Sina Elke Hoellerl (AUT). GEPAxpictures xArminxRauthner
BASKETBALL - FIBA Quali, AUT vs ESP VIENNA,AUSTRIA,06.FEB.25 - BASKETBALL - FIBA Women s EURO Basket 2025, qualification, international match, Länderspiel, Nationalmannschaft Austria vs Spain. Image shows Megan Gustafson (ESP). GEPAxpictures xArminxRauthner
WNBA, Basketball Damen, USA 2024: Aces vs Sun SEP 06 September 6, 2024: Las Vegas Aces center Megan Gustafson (17) is introduced before a WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Erica Denhoff CSM (Credit Image: Â Erica Denhoff Cal Media) Uncasville Connecticut United States of America EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx ZUMA-20240906_zma_c04_083.jpg EricaxDenhoffx csmphotothree307004
Fenerbahce Alagoz Holding become Europe s best women s basketball team PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - APRIL 16: Breanna Stewart (L) of Fenerbahce Alagoz Holding holds the MVP award as players of Fenerbahce Alagoz Holding celebrate their victory at the end of the FIBA EuroLeague Women final match between Fenerbahce Alagoz Holding and CBK Mersin Yenisehir Belediyesi at Kralovka Arena in Prague, Czech Republic on April 16, 2023. Fenerbahce Alagoz Holding beat another Turkish team, CBK Mersin Yenisehir Bld, 99-60 in the 2023 FIBA EuroLeague Women final on Sunday to become Europe s best women s basketball team. Prag Czech Republic. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2025xAnadoluxSezginxPancarx
2022 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29 : MEESSEMAN Emma of Belgium and VANLOO Julie of Belgium look dejected on the final whistle after the defeat during the 2022 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup quarter-final match between Belgium and Australia on September 29, 2022 in Sydney, Australia, 29 09 2022 Sydney Australia Copyright: xJanxDexMeuleneirx 10996986-085
2022 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27 : MEESSEMAN Emma of Belgium during the 2022 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup group match between China and Belgium on September 27, 2022 in Sydney, Australia, 27 09 2022 Sydney Australia Copyright: xJanxDexMeuleneirx 10996844-055
2022 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27 : MEESSEMAN Emma of Belgium during the 2022 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup group match between China and Belgium on September 27, 2022 in Sydney, Australia, 27 09 2022 Sydney Australia Copyright: xJanxDexMeuleneirx 10996844-086
Breanna Stewart (c), A Ja Wilson, (L), and Napheesa Collier of the United States women s basketball team pose with their gold medals following the awards ceremony at the Tokyo Olympic Games, Olympische Spiele, Olympia, OS in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. USA won gold, Japan silver and France the bronze. OLY20210808224 RICHARDxELLIS
Fenerbahce Oznur Kablo Women Basketball Team player Satou Sabally ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MARCH 25: Fenerbahce Oznur Kablo Women Basketball Team player Satou Sabally speaks during an exclusive interview in Istanbul, Turkey on March 22, 2021. Istanbul Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2025xAnadoluxMuhammedxEnesxYÄ±ldÄ±rÄ±mx
(181001) -- TENERIFE, Oct. 1, 2018 -- A Ja Wilson (L) of the United States and Alex Bunton of Australia compete for the ball during the final match at the 2018 FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup at Santiago Martin in San Cristobal de La Laguna in Tenerife, Spain, Sept. 30, 2018. The United States won 73-56 and claimed the champion. ) ZhengxHuansong
(181001) -- TENERIFE, Oct. 1, 2018 -- Breanna Stewart (Top) of the United States shoots during the final match between the United States and Australia at the 2018 FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup at Santiago Martin in San Cristobal de La Laguna in Tenerife, Spain, Sept. 30, 2018. The United States won 73-56 and claimed the champion. ) ZhengxHuansong
Sport Bilder des Tages Basketball, Damen WM, USA - Senegal USA s Breanna Stewart (R) fights for the ball during a basketball game between the national teams of USA and Senegal, Saturday 22 September 2018 in Tenerife, Spain, the first game of the group stage of the Women s World Champioship, in Group D. VIRGINIExLEFOUR x05431451x
Basketball, Damen WM, USA - Senegal USA s A Ja Wilson fights for the ball during a basketball game between the national teams of USA and Senegal, Saturday 22 September 2018 in Tenerife, Spain, the first game of the group stage of the Women s World Champioship, in Group D. VIRGINIExLEFOUR x05431452x
September 3, 2017 - St. Paul, MN, USA - Minnesota Lynx s Natasha Howard (3) attempts a shot while being defended by Washington Mystics Emma Meesseman (33) in the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Copyright: xCarlosxGonzalezx
NCAA, College League, USA American Conference Women s Basketball Championship 2016: East Carolina vs Connecticut MARCH 5 March 5th 2016: Brianna Stewart (30) of the Uconn Huskies in action during the NCAA American Conference Tournament Championship Basketball game against the East Carolina Pirates at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Gregory Vasil CSM EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx ZUMA-20160305_zaf_c04_145.jpg GregoryxVasilx csmphototwo249466
January 30th 2016: Brianna Stewart (30) of the Uconn Huskies in action during a game against the Memphis Tigers at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. NCAA College League USA Women s Basketball 2016: Memphis vs Connecticut JAN 30 - ZUMAc04_
NCAA, College League, USA Women s Basketball 2016: Memphis vs Connecticut JAN 30 January 30th 2016: Brianna Stewart (30) of the Uconn Huskies in action during a game against the Memphis Tigers at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. Gregory Vasil CSM EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx ZUMA-20160130_zaf_c04_087.jpg GregoryxVasilx csmphototwo232880
June 29, 2014 - Washington, DC, USA - Washington Mystics center Emma Meesseman (33) grabs a rebound against San Antonio Stars forward Danielle Adams (23) and Stars center Jayne Appel (32) in the third quarter at the Verizon Center in Washington, Sunday, June 29, 2014. The Stars defeated the Mystics, 73-65. Copyright: xChuckxMyersx

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(251113) -- ZHONGSHAN, Nov. 13, 2025 -- Zhang Ziyu (top) of Shandong celebrates winning the U18 women s final match of basketball at China s 15th National Games in Zhongshan, south China s Guangdong Province, Nov. 13, 2025. ) (SP)CHINA-15TH NATIONAL GAMES-BASKETBALL-U18 WOMEN S-FINAL (CN) DingxLei

SHENZHEN, CHINA - JULY 20: Zhang Ziyu 19 of China goes for a lay-up during the 2025 FIBA Women s Asia Cup 3rd Place Game match between China and South Korea at Shenzhen Sports Center on July 20, 2025 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province of China. Copyright: xVCGx 111580573491

SHENZHEN, CHINA - JULY 20: Zhang Ziyu 19 of China competes during the 2025 FIBA Women s Asia Cup 3rd Place Game match between China and South Korea at Shenzhen Sports Center on July 20, 2025 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province of China. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111580590861

(250713) -- SHENZHEN, July 13, 2025 -- Zhang Ziyu of China shoots during the Group A match between China and Indonesia of FIBA Women s Asia Cup Division A in Shenzhen, south China s Guangdong Province, July 13, 2025. ) (SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA WOMEN S ASIA CUP-CHN VS INA (CN) DengxHua

June 29, 2025, Piraeus, Attiki, Greece: EMMA MEESSEMAN (11) of Belgium at Peace and Friendship Arena in Piraeus , Greece for Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 final against Spain on 29 June of 2025 Spain V Belgium ,Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 - ZUMAk195 20250629_znp_k195_033 Copyright: xXenophonxKarakalosx

June 29, 2025, Piraeus, Attiki, Greece: ALBA TORRENS (7) of Spain in action at Peace and Friendship Arena in Piraeus , Greece during the Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 game against Belgium on 29 June of 2025 Piraeus Greece - ZUMAk195 20250629_znp_k195_042 Copyright: xXenophonxKarakalosx

Turkey v Germany ,Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 Frieda Buhner of Germany celebrate her MVP Award for a Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 game against Turkey at Peace and Friendship Arena in Piraeus , Greece on 27 June of 2025 Piraeus Attiki Greece Copyright: xXenophonxKarakalosx

June 27, 2025, Piraeus, Attiki, Greece: ALBA TORRENS 7 of Spain in action during the Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 game against France at Peace and Friendship Arena in Piraeus , Greece on 27 June of 2025 France V Spain - ZUMAk195 20250627_znp_k195_123 Copyright: xXenophonxKarakalosx

June 27, 2025, Piraeus, Attiki, Greece: ALBA TORRENS 7 of Spain in action during the Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 game against France at Peace and Friendship Arena in Piraeus , Greece on 27 June of 2025 Piraeus Greece - ZUMAk195 20250627_znp_k195_124 Copyright: xXenophonxKarakalosx

June 27, 2025, Piraeus, Attiki, Greece: ALBA TORRENS 7 of Spain in action during the Fiba Women Eurobasket 2025 game against France at Peace and Friendship Arena in Piraeus , Greece on 27 June of 2025 Piraeus Greece - ZUMAk195 20250627_znp_k195_139 Copyright: xXenophonxKarakalosx

BASKETBALL - FIBA Quali, AUT vs ESP VIENNA,AUSTRIA,06.FEB.25 - BASKETBALL - FIBA Women s EURO Basket 2025, qualification, international match, Länderspiel, Nationalmannschaft Austria vs Spain. Image shows Megan Gustafson (ESP) and Alexia Allesch (AUT). GEPAxpictures xArminxRauthner

BASKETBALL - FIBA Quali, AUT vs ESP VIENNA,AUSTRIA,06.FEB.25 - BASKETBALL - FIBA Women s EURO Basket 2025, qualification, international match, Länderspiel, Nationalmannschaft Austria vs Spain. Image shows Megan Gustafson (ESP) and Sina Elke Hoellerl (AUT). GEPAxpictures xArminxRauthner

BASKETBALL - FIBA Quali, AUT vs ESP VIENNA,AUSTRIA,06.FEB.25 - BASKETBALL - FIBA Women s EURO Basket 2025, qualification, international match, Länderspiel, Nationalmannschaft Austria vs Spain. Image shows Megan Gustafson (ESP). GEPAxpictures xArminxRauthner

2022 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27 : MEESSEMAN Emma of Belgium during the 2022 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup group match between China and Belgium on September 27, 2022 in Sydney, Australia, 27 09 2022 Sydney Australia Copyright: xJanxDexMeuleneirx 10996844-055

2022 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27 : MEESSEMAN Emma of Belgium during the 2022 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup group match between China and Belgium on September 27, 2022 in Sydney, Australia, 27 09 2022 Sydney Australia Copyright: xJanxDexMeuleneirx 10996844-086

Basketball, Damen WM, USA - Senegal USA s A Ja Wilson fights for the ball during a basketball game between the national teams of USA and Senegal, Saturday 22 September 2018 in Tenerife, Spain, the first game of the group stage of the Women s World Champioship, in Group D. VIRGINIExLEFOUR x05431452x

September 3, 2017 - St. Paul, MN, USA - Minnesota Lynx s Natasha Howard (3) attempts a shot while being defended by Washington Mystics Emma Meesseman (33) in the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Copyright: xCarlosxGonzalezx

January 30th 2016: Brianna Stewart (30) of the Uconn Huskies in action during a game against the Memphis Tigers at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. NCAA College League USA Women s Basketball 2016: Memphis vs Connecticut JAN 30 - ZUMAc04_