What happened: The tournament runs Sept. 4-13 in Berlin. The group stage is scheduled across the first four days.
Why it matters: Four group winners advance directly to the quarterfinals. Second- and third-place finishers enter qualification games, while each last-place team is eliminated.
By the numbers: Nyara Sabally averaged 7.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per game in 2026 World Cup qualifying.
What to watch: Eight games are scheduled for opening day.