Caitlin Clark set for World Cup debut Sept. 4

Berlin hosts an expanded 16-team field.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

World Cup Caitlin Clark, debuting soon ⏳ The #FIBAWWC starts September 4 🗓️ 🎟️ https://t.co/0dpuOBmC4d https://t.co/B5 Via @FIBAWWC on X

What happened: Clark is on the U.S. roster for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. The competition runs through Sept. 13.

Why it matters: The tournament moves Clark onto the senior global stage after she earned MVP honors at the San Juan qualifying event. The U.S. enters Berlin seeking a fifth consecutive title.

By the numbers: The U.S. has won 11 Women's World Cup titles, including four straight since 2010.

What to watch: The U.S. opens against China, then meets Italy on Sept. 6 and Czechia on Sept. 7.

Sources

@FIBAWWC 2026-08-23T14:01:06.797418+00:00

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