Team USA cruises to Berlin
Team USA went undefeated (5–0) to qualify for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, and Caitlin Clark was named tournament MVP after a 7‑point, 7‑assist showing in the final against Spain. The U.S. looks locked as a favorite entering the main event. (olympics.com)
Team USA closed the San Juan qualifying tournament with an 84–70 win over Spain at the Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot on March 17, 2026, with official attendance listed at 1,827. (fiba.basketball) Kahleah Copper led the Americans in the finale with 20 points (7‑for‑12) and Kelsey Plum added 18 points as the U.S. balanced scoring across its rotation. (usab.com) Caitlin Clark finished the San Juan slate with 58 total points and paced the team with 6.4 assists, averaging 11.6 points and 6.4 assists across five games. (fiba.basketball) Clark’s senior‑team debut came in the opener against Senegal on March 11, when she posted a 17‑point, 12‑assist double‑double in a 110–46 victory. (fiba.basketball) USA Basketball had announced a 12‑player San Juan roster and coaching staff led by head coach Kara Lawson before the tournament, and six players made senior national‑team debuts over the course of the event. (usab.com 1) (usab.com 2) The full FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup field and schedule are set for Berlin from September 4–13, 2026, with the official tournament draw scheduled for April 21 at Kraftwerk Berlin. (fiba.basketball)
