USA Remains Favorite in 2026 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup

The 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup is intensifying as the field of contenders narrows toward the championship game. Team USA continues to be viewed as the dominant force in the tournament, maintaining its status as the clear favorite despite a challenging group stage encounter against Italy.

After finishing at the top of Group D, the American squad secured a direct path to the quarterfinals. In their recent matchup, they faced Hungary, where market confidence in the United States remained exceptionally high.

Analysts and betting markets heavily favored the team coached by Kara Lawson, reflecting the squad's consistent performance throughout the competition. With the tournament progressing, the focus now shifts to whether any team can disrupt the American momentum.

The path to Sunday's final remains the primary objective for all remaining participants as the intensity of the knockout rounds increases.