2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: The Highlights

Sep 13, 2026

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Leonie Fiebich, Germany, 13, Disappointed After Defeat, GER, France vs. Germany, Basketball, FIBA Women s World Cup 2026, Semifinal, September 12, 2026, GER, France vs. Germany, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Semifinal, September 12, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
USA Vs Spain in Berlin, Germany - 12 Sep 2026 Iyana Martín (R) of Spain and Breanna Stewart (L) of USA seen in action during the semifinal of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup between Spain and USA at Uber Arena. Final score: USA 86 – 64 Spain. Berlin Germany Copyright: xNicholasxMullerx xSOPAxImagesx FIBAWWCUSASPAIN(11)
USA Vs Spain in Berlin, Germany - 12 Sep 2026 Angel Reese (L) of USA and Awa Fam (R) of Spain seen in action during the semifinal of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup between USA and Spain at Uber Arena. Final score: USA 86 – 64 Spain. Berlin Germany Copyright: xNicholasxMullerx xSOPAxImagesx FIBAWWCUSASPAIN(31)
USA Vs Spain in Berlin, Germany - 12 Sep 2026 Breanna Stewart (R) of USA and Megan Gustafson (L) of Spain seen in action during the semifinal of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup between USA and Spain at Uber Arena. Final score: USA 86 – 64 Spain. Berlin Germany Copyright: xNicholasxMullerx xSOPAxImagesx FIBAWWCUSASPAIN(47)
OTTAWA, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 11: Aliaksandr Halouski (Germany, 14) shooting the ball over Nik Goncin (Canada, 4) during the Ottawa IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships match between Canada vs. Germany at TD Place on matchday 3 of the Ottawa IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships on September 11, 2026 in Ottawa, Canada. Canada Copyright: xSteffiexWunderlx
Hungarian team in a circle, taking an oath, GER, USA vs. Hungary, basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, GER, USA vs. Hungary, basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
Nina Aho, Hungary, No. 10, injured on the floor, injury, GER, USA vs. Hungary, basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026 GER, USA vs. Hungary, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026 Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
China v France - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 10 : Badiane Marieme center of France, Yang Shuyu guard of China during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup quarter final match between China and France in Berlin on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany, 10 09 2026 Berlin Germany Copyright: xVincentxKalutx
China v France - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 10 : Zhang Ziyu center of China during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup quarter final match between China and France in Berlin on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany, 10 09 2026 Berlin Germany Copyright: xVincentxKalutx
China v France - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 10 : Luo Xinyu forward of China during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup quarter final match between China and France in Berlin on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany, 10 09 2026 Berlin Germany Copyright: xVincentxKalutx
China v France - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 10 : Williams Gabby forward of France, Zhang Manman guard of China, Badiane Marieme center of France during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup quarter final match between China and France in Berlin on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany, 10 09 2026 Berlin Germany Copyright: xVincentxKalutx
China v France - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 10 : Supporters and fans of China during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup quarter final match between China and France in Berlin on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany, 10 09 2026 Berlin Germany Copyright: xVincentxKalutx
China v France - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 10 : Supporters and fans of France during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup quarter final match between China and France in Berlin on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany, 10 09 2026 Berlin Germany Copyright: xVincentxKalutx
French fans cheer with flags, GER, China vs. France, basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, GER, China vs. France, basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
Ziyu Zhang (China), 19, on a layup; Romane Bernies (France), 47; Aminata Gueye (France), 31; GER, China vs. France, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, GER, China vs. France, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
Belgium v Germany - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 10 : players of Belgium during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup quarter final match between Belgium and Germany in Berlin on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany, 10 09 2026 Berlin Germany Copyright: xVincentxKalutx
World Championship Trophy, World Cup Trophy, Stock Photo, Thematic Photo, Icon, GER, Belgium vs. Germany, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, GER, Belgium vs. Germany, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
Basketball Berlin, September 10, 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 Quarterfinals: Belgium (BEL) vs. Germany (GER) Team D
Belgium v Germany - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 10 : Allemand Julie point guard of Belgium and Meesseman Emma power forward of Belgium look dejected during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup quarter final match between Belgium and Germany in Berlin on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany, 10 09 2026 Berlin Germany Copyright: xVincentxKalutx
Belgium v Germany - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 10 : Meesseman Emma power forward of Belgium looks dejected during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup quarter final match between Belgium and Germany in Berlin on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany, 10 09 2026 Berlin Germany Copyright: xVincentxKalutx
Dirk Nowitzki cheers during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarterfinal match between Belgium and Germany at the Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Marco Steinbrenner, DeFodi Images
Max Kruse, a former professional soccer player, cheers during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarterfinal match between Belgium and Germany at the Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Marco Steinbrenner, DeFodi Images
Fans of the German women s team celebrate their team Sports Basketball FIBA World Cup Women s World Championship 2026-2027 season October 9, 2026 Belgium (BEL) vs. DBB Germany (GER)
Belgium v Germany - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 10 : Vanloo Julie guard of Belgium during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup quarter final match between Belgium and Germany in Berlin on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany, 10 09 2026 Berlin Germany Copyright: xVincentxKalutx
Lina Sontag, the German team celebrates after the game and advances to the semifinals. Sports: Basketball, FIBA World Cup, Women s World Championship, 2026–2027 Season, October 9, 2026, Belgium (BEL) vs. DBB Germany (GER)
Belgian Cats players look dejected after losing a basketball game between Germany and Belgium national team, Nationalteam Belgian Cats, a quarter final game at the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup, on Thursday 10 September 2026, in Berlin, Germany. The FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup takes place in Berlin from 4 to 13 September 2026. VIRGINIExLEFOUR x185879188x
Belgium s Julie Allemand looks dejected after losing a basketball game between Germany and Belgium national team, Nationalteam Belgian Cats, a quarter final game at the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup, on Thursday 10 September 2026, in Berlin, Germany. The FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup takes place in Berlin from 4 to 13 September 2026. VIRGINIExLEFOUR x185879913x
Basketball Berlin, September 10, 2026, FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026, Quarterfinals: Belgium (BEL) vs. Germany (GER). Germany wins and advances to the semifinals. Leonie Fiebich of Germany celebrates, No. 13 Alexandra Wilke (Germany), No. 03 Alexis Peterson Smalls (Germany), No. 01 Emma Eichmeyer (Germany), No. 09 Frida Bühner (Germany), No. 20
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026: Belgium vs. Germany, September 10, 2026—Germany gathered in a circle after the game, all fists raised, players’ circle, CELEBRATION, cheering, Germany advances to the semifinals, after the final buzzer, celebration, celebrating basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, Final Phase, Quarterfinal: Belgium vs. Germany on September 10, 2026, at the Uber Arena, Berlin Copyright: xBEAUTIFULxSPORTS Tonhäuserx
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026: Belgium vs. Germany, September 10, 2026—Emma Eichmeyer of Germany, No. 9, screams in pain—Basketball, FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026, Final Phase, Quarterfinals: Belgium vs. Germany on September 10, 2026, at the Uber Arena, Berlin Copyright: xBEAUTIFULxSPORTS Tonhäuserx
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026: Belgium vs. Germany, September 10, 2026; Emily Bessoir, Germany, 22, with a basketball; FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026, Final Phase, Quarterfinals: Belgium vs. Germany on September 10, 2026, at the Uber Arena, Berlin Copyright: xBEAUTIFULxSPORTS Tonhäuserx
Iyana Martin (Spain), 44, celebrates, GER, Australia vs. Spain, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Germany, Australia vs. Spain, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
Maria Conde (Spain), No. 10 on the shot, Isobel Borlase (Australia), No. 20, GER, Australia vs. Spain, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Australia vs. Spain, Basketball, FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
Maria Conde (Spain), 10, and Raquel Carrera (Spain), 14, celebrate after the victory at the end of the game, GER, Australia vs. Spain, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Germany, Australia vs. Spain, Basketball, FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
Alicia Florez of Spain, No. 18, celebrates after the final buzzer, GER, Australia vs. Spain, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, GER, Australia vs. Spain, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
Helena Pueyo (Spain), 09, and Iyana Martin (Spain), 44, celebrate after the game ends, GER, Australia vs. Spain, Basketball, FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, GER, Australia vs. Spain, Basketball, FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
Dirk Nowitzki watches, GER, Belgium vs. Germany, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, GER, Belgium vs. Germany, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
Nyara Sabally (Germany, 08), Frieda Buehner (Germany, 20), Leonie Fiebich (Germany, 13), and Emma Eichmeyer (Germany, 09) celebrate after the victory at the end of the game, GER, Belgium vs. Germany, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, GER, Belgium vs. Germany, Basketball, FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN
USA V Hungary: Quarter-Finals - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 Napheesa Collier plays during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 quarter-finals match between the United States and Hungary in Berlin, Germany, on September 10, 2026. Berlin Germany Copyright: xMarcinxGolbax originalFilename:golba-usavhung260910_npSXV.jpg
Basketball Berlin, September 10, 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 Quarterfinals: Belgium (BEL) vs. Germany (GER) Ronald Rauhe, Minister of State for Sports and Volunteer Work, attended the game and met with the team in the locker room hallway after the victory. Nyara Sabally, Germany, No. 08 Luisa Geiselsöder Germany, No. 15 Geiselsöder Marie Gülich Germany, No. 21 Gulich Emma Eichmeyer Germany, No. 09 Leonie Fiebich Germany, No. 13 Emily Bessoir Germany, No. 22 Lina Sontag Germany, No. 24 Frida Bühner Germany, No. 20 Britta Daub Germany, No. 19 Clara Bielefeld Germany, No. 25
Leonie Fiebich of Germany celebrates reaching the semifinals with her teammates during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarterfinal match between Belgium and Germany at the Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Marco Steinbrenner, DeFodi Images
Leonie Fiebich of Germany cheers during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarterfinal match between Belgium and Germany at the Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Marco Steinbrenner, DeFodi Images
Leonie Fiebich of Germany cheers during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarterfinal match between Belgium and Germany at the Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Marco Steinbrenner, DeFodi Images
Luisa Geiselsoder of Germany and Leonie Fiebich of Germany cheer during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarterfinal match between Belgium and Germany at the Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Marco Steinbrenner, DeFodi Images
USA Vs Hungary in Berlin, Germany - 10 Sep 2026 Kahleah Copper (L) of the United States and Reka Lelik (R) of Hungary seen in action during the quarterfinal stage of the 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup between the United States and Hungary at Uber Arena. Final score; United States 108:56 Hungary. Berlin Germany Copyright: xNicholasxMullerx xSOPAxImagesx FIBAWWCUSAHUN(6)
China V France: Quarter-Finals - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 Chinese players huddle before the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 quarter-finals match between China and France in Berlin, Germany, on September 10, 2026. Berlin Germany Copyright: xMarcinxGolbax originalFilename:golba-chinavfr260910_npw7h.jpg
China V France: Quarter-Finals - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 France fans attend the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 quarter-finals match between China and France in Berlin, Germany, on September 10, 2026. Berlin Germany Copyright: xMarcinxGolbax originalFilename:golba-chinavfr260910_nphlK.jpg
China V France: Quarter-Finals - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 France fans attend the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 quarter-finals match between China and France in Berlin, Germany, on September 10, 2026. Berlin Germany Copyright: xMarcinxGolbax originalFilename:golba-chinavfr260910_nppXf.jpg
China V France: Quarter-Finals - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 Marine Johannes plays during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 quarter-finals match between China and France in Berlin, Germany, on September 10, 2026. Berlin Germany Copyright: xMarcinxGolbax originalFilename:golba-chinavfr260910_npMMQ.jpg
China V France: Quarter-Finals - FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 Zhang Ziyu plays during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup 2026 quarter-finals match between China and France in Berlin, Germany, on September 10, 2026. Berlin Germany Copyright: xMarcinxGolbax originalFilename:golba-chinavfr260910_npgXr.jpg

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Hungarian team in a circle, taking an oath, GER, USA vs. Hungary, basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, GER, USA vs. Hungary, basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN

French fans cheer with flags, GER, China vs. France, basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, GER, China vs. France, basketball, 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN

Basketball Berlin, September 10, 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 Quarterfinals: Belgium (BEL) vs. Germany (GER) Team D

Dirk Nowitzki cheers during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarterfinal match between Belgium and Germany at the Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Marco Steinbrenner, DeFodi Images

Max Kruse, a former professional soccer player, cheers during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarterfinal match between Belgium and Germany at the Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Marco Steinbrenner, DeFodi Images

Fans of the German women s team celebrate their team Sports Basketball FIBA World Cup Women s World Championship 2026-2027 season October 9, 2026 Belgium (BEL) vs. DBB Germany (GER)

Lina Sontag, the German team celebrates after the game and advances to the semifinals. Sports: Basketball, FIBA World Cup, Women s World Championship, 2026–2027 Season, October 9, 2026, Belgium (BEL) vs. DBB Germany (GER)

Dirk Nowitzki watches, GER, Belgium vs. Germany, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, GER, Belgium vs. Germany, Basketball, 2026 FIBA Women s World Cup, Quarterfinals, September 10, 2026, Berlin Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto MaxxVincenx EP_MVN

Leonie Fiebich of Germany celebrates reaching the semifinals with her teammates during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarterfinal match between Belgium and Germany at the Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Marco Steinbrenner, DeFodi Images

Leonie Fiebich of Germany cheers during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarterfinal match between Belgium and Germany at the Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Marco Steinbrenner, DeFodi Images

Leonie Fiebich of Germany cheers during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarterfinal match between Belgium and Germany at the Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Marco Steinbrenner, DeFodi Images

Luisa Geiselsoder of Germany and Leonie Fiebich of Germany cheer during the FIBA Women s Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarterfinal match between Belgium and Germany at the Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Marco Steinbrenner, DeFodi Images