The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced the group draw results for the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, which will be held in Berlin, Germany, from September 4-13.
The FIBA website stated on Wednesday that the group stage draw had divided the 16 national teams into four groups, namely A, B, C, and D.
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson, who led the draw, believes the group composition will present fierce competition from the outset.
He said every team has the opportunity and quality to go far in the tournament.
Global ambassador and Hall of Fame member Sue Bird, who was also on stage to unveil the trophy, added that this edition reflects the significant growth of women's basketball worldwide.
According to him, the expansion of the number of participants from 12 to 16 teams is evidence of the increasing quality and global interest in the sport.
FIBA President Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani and Secretary General Andreas Zagklis also attended the draw, along with representatives from national federations and the German local committee.
The event was also enlivened by the presence of legends at the 2026 Hall of Fame celebration, including Dirk Nowitzki and a number of other big names.
The 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup will be the 20th edition and is expected to build on the success of the previous tournament in Sydney, Australia, while also strengthening women's basketball's position as a growing sport on the global stage.
Here are the draw results for the group stage of the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup:
Group A
- Japan
- Spain
- Germany
- Mali
Group B
- Hungary
- South Korea
- Nigeria
- France
Group C
- Belgium
- Australia
- Puerto Rico
- Turkey
Group D
- United States
- Czech Republic
- Italy
- China
