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FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers for Team USA will kick off on Wednesday afternoon against Senegal. 24 countries will be attempting to qualify in one of the 11 spots for the international tournament in Germany, as Germany’s team received an autobid as host.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is set to make her Team USA debut, which will have fans tuning in to watch one of the WNBA’s brightest stars begin her international career. In two WNBA seasons (2025: 13 games played due to injury), she averaged 18.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists, along with shooting 40.5% from the field and 32.9% from beyond the arc.
WATCH: Stream USA vs. Senegal FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying game on DIRECTV
Besides Clark, Team USA is stacked. Paige Bueckers, Aliyah Boston, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, and Angel Reese will also be suiting up for the Stars and Stripes. Their head coach is Kara Lawson, who also coaches the Duke Blue Devils women’s team.
The USA has medaled in every FIBA Women’s World Cup since 1979, and will be looking for its fifth straight gold medal if it were to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Host nation Germany has never medaled before and is looking to make history in front of their home crowd.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from USA vs. Senegal as Caitlin Clark makes her Team USA debut during the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
USA vs. Senegal women’s basketball score
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Caitlin Clark stats today
Stats will appear once the game begins.
USA vs. Senegal live updates, results, highlights from 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifier
4:24 p.m. – Caitlin Clark and Team USA have begun warmups in San Juan. Tipoff is under an hour away.
Gettin’ ready in San Juan! 🇺🇸⚔️🇸🇳
5 pm ET/2 pm PT
📺 truTV & HBO Max🇺🇸 #USABWNT x #FIBAWWC pic.twitter.com/2EGdiYJtK7
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) March 11, 2026
4:04 p.m. – Team USA will wear their white uniforms with red accents for tonight’s game.
The 2026 USA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Team 📸
🇺🇸 #USABWNT x #FIBAWWC pic.twitter.com/jFZpayRGV0
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) March 11, 2026
3:42 p.m. – Team USA has arrived to José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan ahead of their game against Senegal just over an hour away.
The 🇺🇸 #USABWNT is in the building!
5 pm ET/2 pm PT
📺 truTV & HBO Max#FIBAWWC pic.twitter.com/z1vE4mIcMj— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) March 11, 2026
2:27 p.m. – Both Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen are set to make their Team USA debuts tonight.
Making their #USABWNT debut TONIGHT 🇺🇸🇺🇸 #exceling pic.twitter.com/4Op6prXa1E
— excel basketball (@excelbasketball) March 11, 2026
2:20 p.m. – Team USA concluded their morning shootaround, as they get ready for their game tonight against Senegal in their first FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Shootaround Scene 📸
Watch 🇺🇸 #USABWNT vs 🇸🇳 Senegal today at 5 pm ET on truTV/HBO Max! #FIBAWWC pic.twitter.com/QEAtrrz7U9
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) March 11, 2026
How to watch USA FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying basketball games
- Date: Wed., March 11
- Time: 4:45 p.m. ET
- TV channel: truTV, TNT
- Live stream: DIRECTV, HBO Max
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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Team USA FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying 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:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11 | USA vs. Senegal | 4:45 p.m. | truTV, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
| March 12 | Puerto Rico vs. USA | 7:45 p.m. | truTV, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
| March 14 | USA vs. Italy | 4:45 p.m. | truTV, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
| March 15 | New Zealand vs. USA | 1:45 p.m. | truTV, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
| March 17 | Spain vs. USA | 4:45 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
Team USA FIBA Women’s World Cup basketball roster
| Player | Pos. | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Monique Billings | F | Golden State Valkyries |
| Paige Bueckers | G | Dallas Wings |
| Rae Burrell | G/F | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Caitlin Clark | G | Indiana Fever |
| Kahleah Copper | G/F | Phoenix Mercury |
| Chelsea Gray | G | Las Vegas Aces |
| Dearica Hamby | F | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Rhyne Howard | G | Atlanta Dream |
| Kiki Iriafen | F | Washington Mystics |
| Kelsey Plum | G | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Angel Reese | F | Chicago Sky |
| Jackie Young | G | Las Vegas Aces |
USA FIBA Women’s World Cup basketball coaching staff
| Coach | Position |
|---|---|
| Kara Lawson | Head Coach |
| Natalie Nakase | Assistant Coach |
| Nate Tibbetts | Assistant Coach |
| Stephanie White | Assistant Coach |
