Eight countries remain in the World Cup. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the quarterfinals
International Basketball
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Cathy Engelbert’s critics get a turn now — Live from FIBA World Cup
The IX Sports: Basketball Insider with Howard Megdal, Sept. 9, 2026
Posted inTeam USA Basketball
Inside Team USA heading into the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals
Late-add Sonia Citron is one of the young players stepping up
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Williams, Johannes and Malonga lead France from the front and the bench
Malonga: ‘I think that’s what differentiates our group from others. It’s just like, we will do whatever it takes to win’
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What Team USA takes away from its nail-biter with Italy
Lawson: “We didn’t have our fastball tonight.”
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How Mali delivered its first World Cup group win against Spain
Mali has made history behind the excellence of Sika Kone, Djeneba N’Diaye, Alima Dembele and buy-in to head coach Oumarou Sidiya’s system.
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Final scores flatter favorites at FIBA World Cup, despite rocky waters for some
FIBA World Cup kicks off with narrow victories, dominant performances and plenty of fan excitement
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16 nations convene in Berlin for the 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup
Ahead of the competition, hope radiates through each nation as they embark on their journey towards the podium
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Mercury notebook: Shay Ciezki leads the charge of developing young players
Plus, an update on team chemistry and which Mercury players will be in Berlin for the FIBA World Cup
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Why Holdsclaw and Parker will forever be linked in the Hall of Fame
Holdsclaw and Parker represent the class of players who were coached by the legendary Pat Summitt
