2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: Qualified Teams and Tournament Details

The field is set for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, scheduled to grab place in Berlin, Germany, from September 4 to 13. Qualifying tournaments concluded recently, finalizing the 16-team roster for the prestigious international competition. Spain and Puerto Rico emerged as qualifiers from the recent tournaments, joining the already qualified nations.

Spain’s Return to the World Stage

The Spanish women’s basketball team will participate in the World Cup for the first time since 2018, where they secured a bronze medal in Tenerife. Their recent performance, including a silver medal at EuroBasket 2025, demonstrates the success of the team’s generational transition as they build towards the 2028 Olympic cycle.

Puerto Rico’s Continued Success

Puerto Rico will compete in its third consecutive World Cup, highlighting the program’s consistent growth. Since their debut in the 2018 World Cup and participation in the 2020 Olympic Games, the Puerto Rican women’s basketball team has consistently qualified for major international championships.

Tournament Format and Qualified Teams

The 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup will feature a 16-team format. As of March 18, 2026, the following teams have qualified for the tournament:

• USA [Source: Sporting News]
• Italy [Source: FIBA]
• Spain [Source: Sporting News]
• Puerto Rico [Source: FIBA]

Note: The complete list of 16 qualified teams was not available in the provided sources.

USA’s Dominant Qualifying Performance

Team USA completed the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a perfect 5-0 record. Led by players like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Kahleah Copper, the team won their first four games by an average of 49 points. Their final game against Spain resulted in an 84-70 victory. [Source: USA Today]

The USA has already secured its place in the main tournament in Germany and will aim for a fifth consecutive World Cup title.