Nigeria’s D’Tigress are gearing up for a challenging campaign in Group B at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 in Germany. They will battle formidable opponents including France, Hungary, and South Korea.
First, the African champions draw tough matchups that test their resilience. Moreover, they renew intense rivalries with France and South Korea, teams that edged them out during the qualifiers in Lyon earlier this year.
In those encounters, Nigeria fought hard but lost 93-86 to a strong French side and fell 77-60 to South Korea. Nevertheless, the D’Tigress responded with a dominant victory over Colombia.
Additionally, the 16-team tournament kicks off in Germany from September 4 to September 13, 2026, gathering the world’s elite women’s basketball nations in competition.
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France, ranked second globally, headlines Group B with their superior talent and tactical discipline. South Korea sits at 15th in the world rankings, while Hungary occupies the 19th spot, completing a highly competitive group that promises exciting clashes.
Meanwhile, host nation Germany leads Group A alongside powerhouses Spain, Japan, and Mali. In Group C, Australia and Belgium form another intense pairing full of high-stakes action. Defending champions, the United States, anchor Group D where they confront China, Italy, and Czechia as they pursue another title defense.