France includes Gabby Williams in World Cup player pool

The 16-team tournament opens Sept. 4 in Berlin.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

Gabby Williams in a French jersey? Hits different 🙌 The #FIBAWWC begins September 4 🗓️ 🎟️ https://t.co/wq3PBtl9t9 http Via @FIBAWWC on X

What happened: France will face Hungary, Korea and Nigeria in Group B. The preliminary pool remains subject to final roster selection.

Why it matters: Winning the group would send France directly to the quarterfinals. Second- and third-place finishers enter a single-elimination qualification round.

By the numbers: Williams averaged 10.5 points, 2.8 assists and 2.0 rebounds across four qualifying games. The tournament will stage 36 games over 10 days.

What to watch: France's final roster is the next checkpoint before group play.

Sources

@FIBAWWC 2026-08-20T13:56:24.022135+00:00

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