USA vs Spain in Women's basketball World Cup semifinals, Start-time, Rosters, How to watch, Channel, Streaming, players list
The United States will face Spain in semifinals of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup this weekend, with a place in the gold medal game at stake.
The U.S. entered the tournament on a 30-game World Cup winning streak and has extended that run with four straight wins in Berlin, Germany. Kara Lawson’s team went undefeated in the group stage, including a close three-point win over Italy between two dominant victories. They then comfortably defeated Hungary in the quarterfinals.
The star-studded U.S. team has relied on a balanced offense throughout the tournament. Jackie Young leads the team with 11 points per game, while Caitlin Clark, making her World Cup debut, is among the tournament’s top assist providers with an average of seven per game.
Spain reached the semifinals after finishing 2-1 in group play and then defeating reigning bronze medalist Australia in the quarterfinals. The Spanish team is looking for its first-ever World Cup title and its fourth podium finish.
So, will the U.S. move to the brink of a fifth straight World Cup title? Here's how to watch the semifinal showdown against Spain:
When is the USA women's basketball team's next FIBA World Cup game?
The U.S. will battle Spain on Saturday, Sept. 12 in the Women's Basketball World Cup Semi Final game.
What time is the USA vs. Spain FIBA Women's World Cup game?
USA vs Spain Semifinal Tipoff from Berlin Arena is slated for 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT/11 a.m. PT.
USA v Spain Women's Basketball World Cup Semi Final start time - 20:00 Local Time CEST (18:00 GMT)
What TV channel is the USA vs. Spain FIBA Women's World Cup game on?
USA vs Spain Women's Basketball World Cup Semi Final Game will be air on TBS.
Where to stream the USA vs. Spain FIBA Women's World Cup game live online
The Women's Basketball World Cup Semi Final can also be streamed on TBS.com, the TBS app and HBO Max.
Women's Basketball World Cup Semi final: Key players to watch
Guard Iyana Martin, a 2026 first-round pick of the Portland Fire leads Spain in points (16.5 per game) and assists (3.3. per game).
The Spaniards boast several current WNBA players as well, including Seattle Storm rookie center Awa Fam, Toronto Tempo forward Maria Conde and Fire center Megan DiLeo.
USA roster Women's basketball World Cup semifinals against Spain
Head coach: Kara Lawson
Assistant coaches: Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts, Stephanie White
Pos. No. Name Age Height Club
G 4 Paige Bueckers 24 6'0" Dallas Wings
G 5 Sonia Citron 22 6'1" Washington Mystics
SF 6 Rhyne Howard 25 6'2" Atlanta Dream
G/F 7 Kahleah Copper 32 6'1" Phoenix Mercury
G 8 Chelsea Gray 33 5'11" Las Vegas Aces
PF 9 Kiki Iriafen 23 6'3" Washington Mystics
PF 10 Breanna Stewart 32 6'3" New York Liberty
SF 11 Napheesa Collier 29 6'1" Minnesota Lynx
G 12 Caitlin Clark 24 6'0" Indiana Fever
G 13 Jackie Young 28 6'0" Las Vegas Aces
C 14 Aliyah Boston 24 6'5" Indiana Fever
PF 15 Angel Reese 24 6'3" Atlanta Dream
Spain roster for Women's basketball World Cup semifinals against USA
Head coach: Miguel Méndez
Assistant coach: Cristina Cantero, Raquel Romo, Anna Montañana
Pos. No. Name Age Height Club
G 2 Elena Buenavida 22 5'9" Valencia Basket
PG 4 Mariona Ortiz 34 6'0" Basket Zaragoza
G 5 Maite Cazorla 29 5'10" USK Praha
SF 7 Alba Torrens 37 6'4" AzulMarino Palma
SF 9 Helena Pueyo 25 6'0" Valencia Basket
SF 10 Maria Conde 29 6'3" Toronto Tempo
C 11 Awa Fam 20 6'4" Seattle Storm
C 14 Raquel Carrera 24 6'3" New York Liberty
C 17 Megan DiLeo 29 6'4" Portland Fire
PG 18 Alicia Flórez 22 5'9" Washington Mystics
C 20 Paula Ginzo 28 6'2" Žabiny Brno
PG 44 Iyana Martín 20 5'9" Spar Girona....
2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup bracket, schedule, scores
The other semifinal between reigning Olympic silver medalist France and host Germany will also be played Saturday. France-Germany starts at 10:30 a.m. ET and will air on TBS and truTV.
Quarter finals Scores
USA 108, Hungary 56
France 90, China 61
Germany 93, Belgium 74
Spain 89, Australia 66
Saturday, 12 September 2026
France vs. Germany – 10:30 AM ET (16:30 Local Time)
USA vs. Spain – 2:00 PM ET (20:00 Local Time)
Both medal games will then take place Sunday, Sept. 13. The semifinal losers will play in the bronze medal game at 10:30 a.m. ET before the semifinal winners meet in the gold medal match at 2 p.m. ET....
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