
Quarterfinal Clash: Team USA Aims for Fifth Gold at Women's World Cup
Summary
The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinals are set after an exhilarating day in Berlin, with China and Australia clinching the final spots on Wednesday. The quarterfinals kick off on Thursday, followed by the semifinals on Saturday and the final on Sunday.
Team USA is pursuing its fifth consecutive gold medal, which would tie the Soviet Union's record for the most consecutive golds in World Cup history, dating back to 1953. The quarterfinal matchups include:
- USA vs. Hungary at 5:30 a.m. (TNT | HBO Max)
- France vs. China at 8:30 a.m. (truTV | HBO Max)
- Belgium vs. Germany at 11:45 a.m. (truTV | HBO Max)
- Australia vs. Spain at 2:45 p.m. (truTV | HBO Max)
In the bracket, the winner of USA vs. Hungary will face the winner of Australia vs. Spain, while the winner of France vs. China will meet the winner of Belgium vs. Germany. Notably, Team USA and France cannot meet until the final, potentially setting up a rematch from the 2024 Olympics.
Women's World Cup Odds
According to FanDuel, the odds for each remaining country to win the World Cup are:
- USA: -310
- France: +480
- Belgium: +1600
- Australia: +2700
- Spain: +3000
- China: +5000
- Germany: +5500
- Hungary: +10000
Aliyah Boston stands out as a key player for Team USA against Hungary, needing to leverage her size in the frontcourt. For France, Gabby Williams leads with an impressive 18.7 points per game. Emma Meesseman has been pivotal for Belgium, while Isobel Borlase has stepped up for Australia amid injury challenges. Iyana MartÃn shines for Spain, and Han Xu continues to impress for China with her consistent double-doubles. Germany, with Leonie Fiebich, hopes to maintain its momentum in this historic run.
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