Opening night delivers records and upsets as FIBA Women's World Cup 2026 kicks off in Berlin
Opening night of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin delivered eight group games with several standout moments: Japan beat Mali 102-97 as Saki Hayashi drilled a tournament-record nine 3-pointers and Maki Takada hit a late clutch 3; Australia topped Puerto Rico 70-54; USA opened with a 94-61 win over China; Korea upset Nigeria 99-81; Belgium beat Türkiye 89-75; Spain defeated Germany 83-53; Italy edged Czechia 63-54; France routed Hungary 99-53 with Dominique Malonga, Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes each scoring 17. USA’s next game is Sunday vs Italy.