USA vs. China live score, updates, highlights from Caitlin Clark and more in 2026 FIBA World Cup

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Team USA has its eyes on gold at this year's FIBA Women's World Cup. Given the team's pedigree in the time-honored competition, that is little surprise.

The Americans have been the dominant force on the international stage, racing to gold in each of the last four World Cup tournaments while winning 30 straight games. This year's roster looks more than capable of keeping both streaks intact, especially with Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese helping lead the way.

Kara Lawson's side features a confluence of standouts, some of whom are only just making their presence known at the WNBA level, others who have shined for club and country for at least a decade.

Their push for the crown kicks off in earnest on Friday morning when they take on China in Berlin. The Chinese don't quite have the firepower to go tit-for-tat with the United States. What they do have is height; Liberty role player Han Xu is 6-foot-9 while 7-foot-2 teenager Zhang Ziyu could shine in Li Yueru's absence.

Team USA will be expecting a decisive victory on the German hinterland. However, the Americans would be wise to wade through the painted area cautiously; Xu and Ziyu might be lurking.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Team USA's opener against China in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup. Follow below for highlights, analysis and more as the Americans start their push for a fifth-straight gold medal.

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USA vs. China updates, results, highlights from 2026 FIBA World Cup

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(Updates will start closer to the game's 8:15 a.m. ET start time)

How to watch USA FIBA Women's World Cup basketball games

• Date: Friday, September 4
• Time: 8:15 a.m. ET
• TV channel: truTV, TNT
• Live stream: DIRECTV, HBO Max

The USA's FIBA Women's World Cup games will be broadcast live on truTV and TNT. Fans can also stream the action live on HBO Max or DIRECTV.

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Team USA FIBA Women's World Cup schedule 2026

Team USA is competing in Group A alongside Senegal, Puerto Rico, Italy, New Zealand, and Spain. Here is their schedule for the group stage:

Team USA FIBA Women's World Cup basketball roster

USA FIBA Women's World Cup basketball coaching staff