Team USA

China's Han Xu (15) looks up towards the ceiling with a smile. The shot clock on the basket behind her reads zero, as Australian players walk away towrads the bench.

Daily Briefing — Sept. 30, 2022: China, USA advance to the World Cup Final after colossally different matches

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 30, 2022

China snuck a two-point victory over Australia, while the USA bulldozed Canada with a 40-point blowout.

How Team USA and China advanced to the World Cup final

By Scott Mammoser / September 30, 2022

China in World Cup final for first time since 1994

China's Meng Li (9) goes for a left-handed layup over France's Helena Ciak (16), who contests the shot

Daily Briefing — Sept. 29, 2022: Sydney Synergy — China, Canada score spots in World Cup semi-final after decades-long drought

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 29, 2022

Australia and the USA will also be featured in the second round of the knockouts

USA's Alyssa Thomas holds the ball in her left hand and holds off a defender with her right arm.

Serbia takes Team USA out of paint, but Americans advance to semifinals

By Scott Mammoser / September 29, 2022

European teams shut out of World Cup semifinals for first time since 1994

Belgium's Emma Meesseman (11) gathers the ball as Puerto Rico's Mya Hollingshed (21) defends. Meesseman plays for Fenerbahçe.

Daily Briefing — Sept. 27, 2022: Sydney Surprises — Opals flying high, Meesseman suffers calf injury

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 27, 2022

Plus: Quarter-final stage is set, USA post tournament-record 145 points

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Breaking down Team USA and the 2022 World Cup at its halfway point

By The Next / September 26, 2022

From A (Australia) to U-S-A, The Next’s Missy Heidrick and Isabel Rodrigues break down the FIBA World Cup so far

What led Team USA to scoring a single-game record 145 points

By Scott Mammoser / September 26, 2022

Americans break Brazil’s record for points in a World Cup game

World Cup

Daily Briefing — Sept. 25, 2022: Sydney Scribbles — Puerto Rico earns first World Cup victory, USA, Canada qualified for knock-out round

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 25, 2022

Plus: Arella Guirantes’ breakout performance and Kia Nurse makes valiant return

Breanna Stewart boxes out Diamond DeShields during a Team USA practice.

What to watch for as the FIBA World Cup tips off

By Scott Mammoser / September 21, 2022

Twelve teams will compete for a gold medal in Sydney

USA wing Kahleah Copper (36) defends France wing Gabby Williams (15), who looks for a teammate to pass to.

Daily Briefing — Sept. 21, 2022: Everything you need to know about the 2022 FIBA World Cup

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 21, 2022

Plus: Robert Sarver, caught sowing, finally reaps