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What happened: The 2026 Women’s World Cup opened Sept. 4. Competition spans 10 days across two Berlin venues.

Why it matters: Group winners advance directly to the quarterfinals. Second- and third-place teams enter a single-game qualification round.

By the numbers: Erdogan averaged 3.4 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across five 2026 qualifying games.

What to watch: Group play will determine the qualification matchups scheduled for Sept. 8-9.

Sources

  • @FIBAWWC