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FC·INJURY·September 1, 2026 10:33 AM ET

A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdraw from FIBA Women's World Cup

USA opens the tournament against China on Sept. 4

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 11 min read
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How will A'ja Wilson's and Kelsey Plum's injuries impact Team USA at the FIBA Women's World Cup? https://t.co/YMBXKnFqTm Via @espn on X

What happened: Wilson and Plum will not compete for the United States because of health reasons. Plum's withdrawal follows her season-ending injury absence.

Why it matters: The withdrawals remove two experienced options before the tournament begins. Wilson and Plum were both set to be part of the World Cup group.

What to watch: The United States faces China on Sept. 4, followed by games against Italy and Czechia.

Sources

  • @espn 

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