FIBA 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup Kicks Off in Berlin
16 national teams will compete for the championship in the tournament hosted by Germany.
16 teams will compete in the FIBA 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup to be held in Germany's capital Berlin, and the excitement will begin with opening matches played tomorrow.
Tournament Details and Host City
A total of 16 teams will take part in the World Cup, which will be organized for the 20th time in Germany's capital Berlin. The matches will be played at the Berlin Arena and the Max-Schmeling Sports Hall.
Team Distribution in Groups
The 16 teams participating in the tournament are divided into four groups of four. Group A includes Japan, Spain, Germany, and Mali, while Group B consists of Hungary, South Korea, Nigeria, and France.
Status of Groups C and D
While Belgium, Australia, Puerto Rico, and Turkey compete in Group C, Group D features the USA, Czechia, Italy, and China.
Opening Matches to Be Played Tomorrow
On the first day of the championship, matches in Groups A and B will be held at the Berlin Arena, while matches in Groups C and D will take place at the Max-Schmeling Sports Hall.
History and Important Statistics
The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup was first organized in Chile in 1953. The USA has celebrated the championship title 11 times in this organization.