FIBA World Cup Women (Romania) 2026/27

The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup is the premier international basketball tournament for women's national teams, organized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). Founded in 1953 and originally named the FIBA World Championship for Women, the event was rebranded in 2014. It is held quadrennially, currently taking place in even-numbered years to align with the FIFA Women's World Cup cycle.

The 2026 edition will be hosted in Germany. This tournament marks a significant format change, expanding from 12 to 16 teams. The new structure divides the 16 teams into four groups of four. Group winners advance directly to the quarterfinals, while teams finishing second and third in their groups enter play-in matches to determine the remaining quarterfinal spots. This contrasts with the 2022 format in Sydney, which featured twelve teams and a different progression path involving the best third-placed teams.

The competition is distinct from the Olympic basketball tournament, which is governed by the International Olympic Committee. The United States is the most successful nation in the tournament's history with 11 titles, including four consecutive wins from 2014 to 2022. The Soviet Union previously dominated with five consecutive titles between 1959 and 1975. Brazil won in 1994, ending the long-standing duopoly, and Australia claimed victory in 2006. The current champion is the United States, having defeated China 83–61 in the 2022 final. Qualification is based on continental championships and host nation status, with no promotion or relegation. The men's equivalent tournament awards the Naismith Trophy, but the women's competition does not have a separately named trophy in common reference.