Spain Women 89, Australia Women 66
Spain women beat Australia women 89-66 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup on 10 September 2026. The result flipped the script on what many expected to be a tighter affair. To be fair, Australia had looked sharp in their warm-up games before this one.
The visitors controlled the tempo from the opening tip. Spain's ball movement created clean looks while Australia struggled to find rhythm on offence. By then it was clear this would not be a contest of attrition.
The numbers tell the fuller story. Spain shot 27 of 60 field goals compared to Australia's 23 of 58. The visitors also had 22 assists to 18 and committed just 12 turnovers against Australia's 21. Spain's free throw work—18 of 20—proved decisive in closing out the game.
Australia's three-point shooting was their bright spot, with 11 of 29 landing, but it was not enough to offset Spain's efficiency inside. The hosts also dominated the boards with 31 rebounds to Spain's 29, though their offensive rebounds were wasted by turnovers.
This result ends Australia's unbeaten run from the group stage and leaves them with work to do. Spain move into a stronger position in the standings with this statement victory.