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Hungary are back on the winners’ list. 🇭🇺

Hungary picked up its first FIBA Women’s World Cup victory in 28 years, and Dorka Juhász was at the heart of it.

She delivered a standout performance when her country needed it most:
🔹 19 PTS
🔹 16 REB
🔹 7 +/-
🔹 60% FG

A historic win for Hungary and Dorka Juhász.

Can Hungary keep the momentum going? 👀

Mali is making World Cup history, and Sika Koné just made some of her own. 🇲🇱

Mali’s first World Cup victory came 16 years ago against Senegal in overtime at the 2010 tournament.

Now, they have their second-ever World Cup win, shocking world No. 6 Spain, 82-73, in Berlin.

Koné was at the center of it all, becoming the first player since 1994 to record five consecutive double-doubles at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

She has now played seven World Cup games in her career and recorded a double-double in six of them.

A huge moment for Mali.

A historic run for Koné.

How far can Koné and Mali take this run? 👀

A career World Cup high for the reigning EuroBasket MVP.

Emma Meesseman put on an absolute masterclass with 27 points, 9 boards, and 5 assists to secure a huge opening win over Turkey. Belgium has never medaled at this tournament, but with Meesseman playing like this, history could easily change. 🇧🇪🔥

The WNBA is taking over Berlin.

With the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup now underway, 51 WNBA players are representing their countries on the world stage.

From established stars and world champions to rising rookies, WNBA talent is spread across 16 national teams competing for a world title.

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Who are you rooting for in Berlin? 🇩🇪👇

Catch all FIBA Women’s World Cup action on TNT Sports U.S. PR/HBO Max and Courtside 1891 on ! 🍿

This is only the beginning. 👀

Day 1 of the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin delivered history, big performances and statement wins from national teams around the world.

Several contenders made early statements, while others showed they are ready to make some noise as the tournament gets underway.

With the competition heating up and more stars ready to take the stage, things are only going to get more exciting.

Swipe to see the full list of Day 1 highlights 👉

Cathy Engelbert is stepping down as WNBA commissioner at the end of 2026.

Engelbert became the league’s first-ever commissioner in 2019, taking over at a time when the WNBA still had significant room to grow. Seven years later, she leaves after overseeing the most significant period of expansion in league history.

Under her leadership, the WNBA reached historic highs in viewership, attendance, digital engagement, League Pass subscriptions, merchandise sales, corporate partnerships, and franchise valuations.

She also oversaw the league’s expansion from 12 teams to 18 by 2030 and helped negotiate new media rights and collective bargaining agreements that brought historic increases in player salaries and benefits.

Engelbert said the timing of her decision was personal.

“I had only intended to do this job for three-and-a-half years ... It was always my goal to retire at 62, and I just feel like we're in a really good place from a variety of perspectives on the league.”

Looking back on her time with the WNBA, Engelbert added:

“Over the years, it has been amazing to watch WNBA players thrive and lead the massive cultural surge around women’s sports.”

NBA commissioner Adam Silver also credited her with guiding the league through its biggest growth period.

“Cathy has presided over the WNBA through the most significant period of growth in the league’s 30-year history. We are grateful for Cathy’s leadership and unwavering commitment to the advancement of women’s basketball.”

Engelbert now leaves the league in a very different place from where she found it, with the WNBA bigger, more valuable, and more visible than ever.