FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals Confirmed

France will face Germany at 16:30 local time (14:30 GMT). After defeating China in the Quarter-Finals, France has advanced to the top four for the first time since the inaugural tournament in 1953. This marks their seventh attempt to reach the Semi-Finals, having previously lost in six Quarter-Finals. They aim to make history by reaching their first title game. Germany, competing in their first-ever Semi-Finals after their Quarter-Final victory over European champions Belgium, will look to maintain their winning streak in front of a home crowd.

The second Semi-Final features the USA against Spain at 20:00 local time (18:00 GMT). The USA's impressive performance against Hungary in the Quarter-Finals has secured them a spot in the top four for the 13th consecutive time. This will be their 11th straight Semi-Final appearance since the format was introduced in 1986, and they aim to reach their fifth consecutive Final. Spain returns to the Semi-Finals after making this stage from 2010 to 2018 and seeks to reach the Final for a second time, having been the runner-up in 2014.

The winners of these matchups will advance to the Final, with the complete bracket for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Final Phase available online.