Pauline Astier joins France's World Cup roster

Berlin hosts the 16-team tournament Sept. 4-13.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 241 min read

Bonjour, World Cup 🇫🇷🏆 @MarineJ5 & Pauline Astier will represent the French National Team at the FIBA Women’s Baske Via @nyliberty on X

What happened: France selected Pauline Astier for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. She is among eight WNBA players called up for the tournament.

Why it matters: The selection puts Astier on a global stage during the WNBA regular season. It extends a national-team run that included the 2026 qualifying tournament.

By the numbers: Astier averaged 2.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists across five qualifying games.

What to watch: France will begin World Cup play in Berlin on Sept. 4.

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@nyliberty 2026-08-24T18:38:00.194388+00:00

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