SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico) - Puerto Rico have punched their tickets for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 after getting the win they needed against New Zealand to cement their spot.
Pamela Rosado led the Puerto Rican team, posting 18 points, along with Imani McGee-Stafford's 15 to come out on top 77-61 in an intense matchup at home.
Women's World Cup Pedigree
Puerto Rico
Number of participations (including 2026): 3
Last participation: 2022 (8th)
Best finish: 2022 (8th)
Current FIBA World Ranking for Women, presented by Nike: 13th
How They Qualified
Gameday 1: Italy 78-41 Puerto Rico (L) Game Report Gameday 2: Puerto Rico 48-91 USA (L) Game Report Gameday 3: Spain 91-52 Puerto Rico (L) Game Report Gameday 4: Puerto Rico 56-47 Senegal (W) Game Report Gameday 5: Puerto Rico 77-61 New Zealand (W) Game Report
Qualifiers Heroes
The addition of Imani McGee-Stafford as a naturalized player before the event has proven a smart move. The frontcourt ace has provided the main threat for Puerto Rico across the tournament.
Past Qualifiers
Puerto Rico
Edition | Record |
|---|---|
2022 (San Juan, Puerto Rico; Washington DC, USA) | 0-3 (4th in Group A) |
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