​The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup is set to take place in Berlin, Germany, from Friday, September 4, through the championship game on Sunday, September 13.There are a total of 16 countries suiting up for the Group Stage, before the top 12 teams advance in a single-elimination bracket. Team USA, which enters the team as an overwhelming favorite to win it all, is in Group D, along with the Czech Republic, Italy, and China. MORE: 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup TV schedule, full list of gamesThe biggest obstacle in Team USA’s way on their quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal at the tournament will be France, which is led by Golden State Valkyries star Gabby Williams. Sep 26, 2022; Sydney, NSW, AUS; Gabby Williams (FRA) dribbles against Japan at Sydney SuperDome. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports Credit: USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)The French roster includes eight WNBA players, including Dominique Malonga, Janelle Saluan, and Marine Johannes.What other countries are competing in the tournament?A full look at the list of countries and groups in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup can be seen below. MORE: USA basketball roster for 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, full list of players2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup GroupsAug 8, 2012; London, United Kingdom; A general view of a FIBA basketball during the men’s quarterfinal between Spain and France in the 2012 London Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Group AJapan, Spain, Germany, MaliGroup BHungary, South Korea, Nigeria, FranceGroup CBelgium, Australia, Puerto Rico, TurkiyeGroup DUnited States, Czech Republic, Italy, China—Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter—