8th September 2026 – (Berlin) Host nation Germany overpowered Mali 83-58 to clinch second place in Group A and book a qualification game against South Korea. Frieda Bühner led with 21 points in under 20 minutes, including four three‑pointers, while Luisa Geiselsöder added 17 as Germany pulled clear after the first quarter. The winner of Germany’s tie advances to face Belgium in the last eight.
Spain topped Group A and progressed directly to the quarterfinals after defeating Japan 79-59, powered by 20 points from Iyana Martín and 16 points with 10 rebounds from Awa Fam. Japan will meet Hungary in Tuesday’s other qualification game, with the victor set to play the United States.
China sealed second place in Group D with a commanding 71-51 win over Italy as Han Xu collected 19 points and 10 rebounds. China next faces Puerto Rico for a place in the quarterfinals against France, while Italy meets Australia for the right to play Spain.
The United States completed an unbeaten Group D campaign by overwhelming Czechia 105-64, with Breanna Stewart posting 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to send the defending champions straight to the last eight. France also progressed directly after routing Nigeria 111-56, setting a tournament mark with 22 made three‑pointers as Gabby Williams scored 25.
Hungary claimed second in Group B by holding off South Korea 82-73, with Dorka Juhász registering 22 points and 11 rebounds.
Belgium secured top spot in Group C and direct passage to the quarterfinals after beating Australia 80-68, driven by Emma Meesseman’s 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Puerto Rico overturned a seven‑point deficit entering the fourth quarter to defeat Türkiye 75-71, led by 21 points from Arella Guirantes and a 16‑point, 14‑rebound display from Imani McGee‑Stafford.