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At long last, Caitlin Clark will make her Team USA debut at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament.
The Americans aren't under as much pressure as some other countries, as they have already secured a spot in the World Cup, which will take place later this year. Still, the qualifying tournament is an opportunity for Clark and others on the roster to prove themselves on the international stage alongside some of the WNBA's biggest stars.
Team USA will play five games in the tournament, starting on March 11 and ending on March 17.
Here's everything you need to know about Clark and Team USA's schedule.
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When is Caitlin Clark's next game?
After facing Senegal on Wednesday, March 11, Clark and Team USA will play again on Thursday, March 12, this time against Puerto Rico.
The Americans are in Group A at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament with Senegal, Puerto Rico, Italy, New Zealand and Spain.
The five-game slate marks Clark's return following an injury-riddled WNBA season that saw her appear in only 13 games.
Here is Team USA's full schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| March 11 | Senegal | 5 p.m. |
| March 12 | Puerto Rico | 8 p.m. |
| March 14 | Italy | 5 p.m. |
| March 15 | New Zealand | 2 p.m. |
| March 17 | Spain | 5 p.m. |
Team USA enters the tournament as the No. 1-ranked team in the world, per FIBA.
Here's where the countries in their group rank:
- Senegal: 25
- Puerto Rico: 13
- Italy: 14
- New Zealand: 21
- Spain: 6
The USA's FIBA Women's World Cup qualifier 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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