The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup is entering its knockout stretch in Berlin. After four days of group play, the final phase schedule is set, and eight teams are now just one game away from the quarterfinals.
USA Basketball Advances to FIBA Women's World Cup Quarterfinals
USA Basketball already secured its spot, sweeping Group D with wins against China, Italy, and Czechia. Breanna Stewart and a roster of World Cup newcomers carried the squad without key members like A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, extending a nearly 70-game winning streak across Olympic and World Cup play.
The four-time defending champions will face the winner of today's Hungary vs Japan matchup when the quarterfinals tip off September 10th.
Top Seeds Book Knockout Berths in Berlin
Three other top seeds — Belgium, France, and Spain — also earned direct byes into the bracket. The remaining qualification games begin today and tomorrow, with Germany hosting South Korea before Puerto Rico takes on China and Italy faces Australia.
Each of those matchups comes loaded with history. China reached the 2022 final but must now survive an extra round. Australia is chasing a fourth consecutive podium finish. Germany, playing on home soil, is pursuing its first-ever quarterfinal berth at the FIBA Women's World Cup, while Hungary hasn't cracked the top eight in 40 years.
Find the full qualification schedule below. All games air across TNT Sports and HBO Max.
2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Final Phase Schedule
Tuesday, September 8th
- Hungary vs Japan, 11:45 AM ET
- Germany vs Korea, 2:45 PM ET
Wednesday, September 9th
- Puerto Rico vs China, 11:45 AM ET
- Italy vs Australia, 2:45 PM ET
