MIES (Switzerland) - The race to qualify for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 is soon to tip-off. The 11 remaining spots at the flagship competition for women's basketball will be filled in quickly with promise of exciting games and drama up until the final game.
Before we get too deep into predictions, it's important to understand how the Qualifying Tournaments work and which matchups carry the biggest weight:
These teams have already received automatic qualification for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 and will will participate in these Qualifying Tournaments.
Criteria | Team |
|---|---|
Women's World Cup 2026 Host | Germany |
Women's AfroBasket 2025 Champions | Nigeria |
Women's AmeriCup 2025 Champions | USA |
Women's Asia Cup 2025 Champions | Australia |
Women's EuroBasket 2025 Champions | Belgium |
How to Qualify for the Women's World Cup
The top three teams from each tournament will qualify for the Women’s World Cup, along with a Continental Cup winner.
In the Qualifying Tournament that features both a Continental Cup champion and host nation Germany, only the top two teams will advance.
Now that you know the route, it’s time to put your basketball fandom to the test. Which six national teams do you think will earn their ticket to Berlin?
Select your picks below and see how your predictions compare with fans across the region.
Disclaimer: This Fan Vote is not an official statement from FIBA. It is created solely to enhance the experience of the fans watching the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Touraments.
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