2026 Women's Basketball World Cup Quarter finals teams, Schedule, date, times, scores, how to watch

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup reaches a critical stage on Thursday, September 10, 2026, as the quarterfinals tip off at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany.

The pairings and schedule for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals are now confirmed following the successful conclusion of the Qualification for Quarter-Finals game in Berlin, Germany.

United States becomes the first team who has qualified for Women's Basketball World Cup Semi finals after record breaking defeat 108-56 to hungry with the highest scores margin ever in a FIBA Women's WC knockout stage.

2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Quarterfinals Schedule,Results

USA 108, Hungary 56

France 90, China 61

Germany 93, Belgium 74

Spain 89, Australia 66

Quarterfinal 1 — United States beat Hungary to reach Semi's, many records shattered.

Thursday, September 10 — 11:30 AM CEST / 9:30 GMT / 5:30 AM ET

- USA provided the perfect response to their critics with a breathtaking performance in a one-sided win against Czechia, followed it up with a devastating 108-56 Quarter Finals win against Hungary. FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals to show why they are still the team to beat in Berlin.

Records broken by USA against Hungary

- Their total of 108 points was the highest ever recorded by a team in a Quarter-Finals game at the Women's World Cup.

- USA became the first team with 30+ assists in a Women's World Cup Quarter-Final game.

- Leading 59-30 at half-time, it was a record first-half points total in the history of the Women's World Cup Quarter-Finals.

- The tally of 59 points for USA was their best total after 20 minutes of any knockout game at the Women's World Cup.

- At 29 points, this was the biggest winning margin at half-time in any previous Women's World Cup Quarter-Final.

Quarterfinal 2 - France beat China to reach women's basketball world cup semifinals

Thursday, Sep. 10 - 2:30 PM CEST - 12:30 GMT- 8:30 a.m. ET

France cruised past China 90-61 on Thursday, September 10, 2026, to reach the semifinals of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany.

Les Bleues deployed a smothering defensive scheme that clamped down on China's 7-foot-3 teenage sensation, Zhang Ziyu, holding her scoreless in the first half. An explosive 11-0 scoring run by France in the second quarter permanently shifted the momentum, allowing them to cruise through the second half. Marine Johannès and Janelle Salaün powered France with 15 points each, while Gabby Williams added a strong all-around performance of 14 points and 7 rebounds. China's Han Xu fought valiantly, leading all scorers with 21 points and 9 rebounds, but a costly 20 turnovers prevented China from mounting any serious comeback

Quarterfinal 3 — Germany beat Belgium to reach FIBA Women's WC semifinals

Thursday, September 10 — 5:45 PM CEST /3:45 GMT / 11:45 AM ET

Germany pulled off a stunning 93-74 upset victory over Belgium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin.

The tournament hosts dominated the European champions fueled by a passionate home crowd at the Berlin Arena. Leonie Fiebich spearheaded the German attack, registering a powerful double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Nyara Sabally also dominated the paint, contributing another double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds to guide Germany to its first-ever World Cup semifinal. Belgium's star center Emma Meesseman did everything she could with a game-high 29 points and 8 rebounds, but Belgium failed to recover after losing the lead late in the first quarter.

Germany advances to a monumental semifinal showdown against France on Saturday, September 12, 2026, while the other side of the bracket features the United States battling Spain.

Quarterfinal 4 - Spain beat Australia 89-66 to Reach Semi finals

Thursday, Sep. 10 - 8:45 PM CEST- 6:45 GMT- 2:45 p.m. ET

Awa Fam and Iyana Martin might be two of the youngest players takes the Spaniards to the next stage of FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026

Going up a tested team like Australia in the Quarter-Finals, Fam provided an all-around presence for Spain, resulting in a 89-66 win. The youngster produced 9 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists as they no prepare for an even bigger test in the USA.

Martin chipped in 14 points, which can actually be considered an "off-night" for the talented guard that came in with back-to-back 20-point games.

Spain dominated the matchup early on, riding a strong team shooting display to punch their ticket to the semifinals. Megan Gustafson spearheaded the Spanish offense with 16 points, while Alicia Florez earned Player of the Game honors after contributing 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists

The four winners will advance to the semifinals on Saturday, September 12.

How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Quarterfinals

Coverage is available through television and streaming platforms, with options varying by country.

How to Watch in the United States?

TNT Sports holds the U.S. rights. Select games, including the United States matchup, air on TNT and truTV.

Every game of the tournament, including all four quarterfinals, streams live on HBO Max.

Cord-cutters can also watch via live TV streaming services that carry TNT and truTV, such as DirecTV, YouTube TV, or Sling.

Streaming Options Worldwide

Courtside 1891 on DAZN provides live streams and on-demand replays of every game, featuring English commentary (and Spanish for select matches).

This is the main global streaming option outside regions with exclusive local broadcast deals.

Additions.

Local broadcasters will carry games in many countries (for example, Germany’s matches are available free-to-air on ProSieben networks and Joyn). Because the tournament is held in Berlin, start times fall in the early morning or afternoon for North American viewers.

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