Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston have been selected to represent USA Basketball at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany, running September 4-13, according to reports from WISH.
Team USA Roster and Historical Fever Milestones
Clark and Boston are just the second and third Fever players ever to represent the U.S. in the tournament, following Fever legend Tamika Catchings, who competed in 2002, 2006, and 2010, according to WISH. The 12-player roster features WNBA stars including two-time MVP Breanna Stewart, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Rhyne Howard, Kahleah Copper, Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young, as reported by Hawk Central.
More than 50 WNBA players will feature across the 16 national teams in Berlin, with every WNBA team except the Chicago Sky represented. Team USA enters the tournament having won 11 FIBA World Cup titles, including nine of the last 12 and four in a row.
Coaching Staff and Tournament Schedule
Head coach Stephanie White transitions immediately from guiding the Indiana Fever to a franchise-record 26-14 season to her assistant coaching duties alongside Natalie Nakase of the Golden State Valkyries and Nate Tibbetts of the Phoenix Mercury, according to USAB. Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez and Duke assistant Tia Jackson serve as scouts, as noted by Hawk Central.
Pro Tip: Team USA opens pool play in Group D against China on September 4, followed by Italy on September 6, and the Czech Republic on September 7, according to USAB. Group D also features China, Italy, and Czechia, per Hawk Central.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
English-language rights for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, with all 36 games streaming live on HBO Max and 17 airing on television across TNT and truTV, according to Hawk Central. Pregame coverage for the opening matchup against China begins early on Friday, September 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Caitlin Clark make her senior FIBA World Cup debut?
Clark makes her debut on September 4 when Team USA plays China, according to Hawk Central. She previously earned MVP honors at the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico in March.
How does the tournament format work?
The tournament features four preliminary round-robin groups of four teams. First-place teams advance directly to the quarterfinals, while second- and third-place teams advance to a Round of 12, according to Hawk Central.
When do the Indiana Fever resume WNBA play?
Following the FIBA break, the Fever return to action on Friday, September 18, against the Toronto Tempo, according to Hawk Central data.
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