The 2026 women's FIBA World Cup kicks off Friday morning in Berlin, Germany. Here's how to stream all the action.

France will be the main competitor for the Americans, having lost by only one point in the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal game. The French team is hungry to avenge that loss. Other teams that could be a threat to end the U.S. streak include Spain, Belgium and China. The Chinese team lost to the Americans in the 2022 World Cup final.

The format of the tournament has changed for the betterment of the players, with the addition of four teams in Germany. The 16-team format is not new; it was used from 1990-2018. Now teams will play three pool games in four days as opposed to the five games in six days — which they did in the 2022 World Cup when only 12 teams went to Australia.

As the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup gets underway Friday, expect some Grade-A basketball over the next few weeks. Team USA enters as the reigning gold medalist, having won gold at nine of the last 12 tournaments.

Portland Fire's Amy Okonkwo says Nigeria have set their sights on winning a medal at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, as the African champions named their 12-player roster for the tournament in Berlin.

Zhang Ziyu will look to steer China to a podium finish during the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup.

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup tips off on Friday in Berlin, Germany. It’s the second time that Germany will host the tournament, and this year’s edition brings back a 16-team field. Ahead of the tournament,