Team USA Goes 5-0, Women's World Cup Field Set for Berlin
The American women's basketball team swept through qualifying undefeated, leading the charge as 16 nations locked in their spots for September's World Cup in Germany. From rising stars to veteran champions, the tournament showcased the best of women's basketball around the globe.
Team USA capped off their Women's World Cup qualifying run in San Juan, Puerto Rico with a perfect 5-0 record, defeating Spain 84-70 in their final game. The Americans proved once again why they're the world's best, but this tournament was about so much more than one dominant team.
Kahleah Copper led the US squad with 20 points in the finale, fresh off a rest day and ready to shine. She averaged nearly 13 points per game across the tournament, with Kelsey Plum adding sharpshooting magic at 50 percent from three-point range.
The qualifiers gave rising stars their moment to prove they belong on the world stage. Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese got valuable minutes alongside veterans like Chelsea Gray, showing the depth of American talent.
But the real story unfolded across three qualifying tournaments on three continents. In Wuhan, China, 21-year-old Maimouna Haidara became Mali's breakout star, leading her team to their third World Cup appearance with nearly 16 points per game.
Belgium swept through Wuhan undefeated with a stunning plus-156 scoring margin. Julie Allemand earned tournament MVP honors while helping her team dominate every opponent.
Over in Istanbul, Japan punched their ticket back to the World Cup with an 83-39 demolition of Argentina. Hungary's Dorka Juhász delivered a clutch 24-point, nine-rebound performance to secure her nation's spot, denying Canada in a dramatic finale.
The Ripple Effect
Sixteen nations from every corner of the globe will converge in Berlin this September, representing the best of women's basketball. From powerhouses like Australia and France to nations making historic returns like Czechia (their first World Cup since 2014), the tournament promises to showcase the sport's remarkable global growth.
These qualifiers revealed something beautiful: women's basketball is thriving worldwide, with young stars emerging and established programs getting stronger.
The stage is set for Berlin, where 16 teams will chase basketball glory and inspire the next generation of players watching from home.
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