The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 hosts were on fire in Lyon-Villeurbanne.

    LYON-VILLEURBANNE (France) - The signs are looking good for Germany ahead of this year's main event in Berlin after they set a new record high for assists at a FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

    Tearing past Philippines 113-80, they not only set a new record for dimes, but were also just one basket away from a new all-time high scoring record.

    Led by a majestic double-double from Emily Bessoir with 25 points and 13 rebounds, they showed why they could be a genuine podium threat in September with their teamwork and firepower.

    Germany also claimed second spot in the all-time chart for field goals made and 2-point field goals made.

    Most assists in a single game in Qualifying Tournaments*

    Rank

    Team

    Opponent & Score

    Date

    Assists

    1

    Germany

    vs Philippines 113-80

    March 12, 2026

    39

    2

    France

    vs Phillippines 115-66

    March 11, 2026

    38

    3

    Russia

    vs Puerto Rico 102-68

    February 14, 2022

    35

    *First introduction of the WWCQT in 2022

    Most points scored in a single game in Qualifying Tournaments*

    Rank

    Team

    Opponent & Score

    Date

    Points

    1

    France

    vs Phillippines 115-66

    March 11, 2026

    115

    2

    Germany

    vs Philippines 113-80

    March 12, 2026

    113

    3

    USA

    vs Senegal 110-46

    March 11, 2026

    110

    4

    China

    vs France 103-70

    February 13, 2022

    103

    5

    Russia

    vs Puerto Rico 102-68

    February 14, 2022

    102

    *First introduction of the WWCQT in 2022

    Most field goals made in a single game in Qualifying Tournaments*

    Rank

    Team

    Opponent & Score

    Date

    Field Goals

    1

    France

    vs Phillippines 115-66

    March 11, 2026

    45

    2

    Germany

    vs Philippines 113-80

    March 12, 2026

    42

    3

    Belgium

    vs Puerto Rico 98-65

    February 13, 2022

    38

    *First introduction of the WWCQT in 2022

    Most 2PT field goals made in a single game in Qualifying Tournaments*

    Rank

    Team

    Opponent & Score

    Date

    2 PT Field Goals

    1

    France

    vs Phillipines 115-66

    March 11, 2026

    35

    2

    Germany

    vs Philippines 113-80

    March 12, 2026

    32

    3

    USA

    vs Puerto Rico 93-55

    February 13, 2022

    31

    *First introduction of the WWCQT in 2022

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