LYON-VILLEURBANNE (France) - Korea are celebrating booking their spot at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 after collecting the win they needed against Philippines to confirm their ticket.
With victories against Nigeria and Colombia already secured, Korea beat Philippines 105-74 to seal the deal, helped by a record-breaking three-point shooting effort from Leeseul Kang who scored 24 points.
Women's World Cup Pedigree
Korea
Number of participations (including 2026): 18
Last participation: 2022 (10th)
Best finish: 2nd (1967, 1979)
Current FIBA World Ranking for Women, presented by Nike: 15th
How They Qualified
Gameday 1: Germany 76-49 Korea (L) Game Report Gameday 2: Korea 77-60 Nigeria (W) Game Report Gameday 3: Korea 82-52 Colombia (W) Game Report Gameday 4: Philippines 74-105 Korea (W) Game Report Gameday 5: Korea vs France
Qualifiers Heroes
Leeseul Kang has not been shy in putting the ball up from downtown and that has served Korea well, with the free-scoring leader bringing the noise. She posted a record-breaking 8 triples in the game against Philippines and is averaging more than 18 points per game.
Meanwhile Ji Su Park has once again showed her experience and quality in the paint and is chasing down a tournament double-double.
Past Qualifiers
Korea
Edition | Record |
|---|---|
2022 (Belgrade, Serbia) | 1-2 (3rd in Group A) |
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