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WNBA·INJURY·September 10, 2026 02:22 PM ET

Magbegor tears ACL in Australia-Italy World Cup qualifier

Seattle says she will miss the rest of 2026

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 101 min read
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Breaking: Ezi Magbegor suffered a torn ACL Wednesday during Australia’s qualifying final against Italy in the FIBA World Via @alexaphilippou on X

What happened: Ezi Magbegor suffered the injury Wednesday during Australia’s qualifying final against Italy at the FIBA World Cup. The Seattle Storm announced she will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season.

Why it matters: The Seattle Storm lose a key frontcourt player for the season’s final stretch. The injury also ends Magbegor’s World Cup campaign.

What to watch: Watch for updates on Magbegor’s treatment and the Storm’s frontcourt rotation. Australia’s World Cup run continues without her.

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