Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson headline stacked USA roster for Fiba World Cup

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the US women’s national team next month.

The trio will try to help the US win their fifth consecutive Fiba World Cup title. The young stars will be joined by Olympic medalists A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper and Kelsey Plum. Rhyne Howard and Aliyah Boston will also be making their World Cup debuts to round out the team.

“I’m so excited to announce the 2026 USA Basketball Women’s National Team,” Sue Bird, USA Basketball national team managing director, said. “This is an incredibly talented group that has earned the opportunity to compete in Berlin. Wearing a USA jersey is a privilege, and I know these 12 players will embrace that responsibility as we go after another gold medal. I can’t wait to see what this team accomplishes together.”

This is the first time USA Basketball has had a managing director choose the team. In the past it was a committee. Kara Lawson will coach the squad.

Stewart is the third player in USA Basketball history to appear in four World Cup tournaments, joining Bird, who played in five, and Diana Taurasi, who also played in four.

The Americans will face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in pool play at the World Cup, which will be held from 4-13 September in Berlin. The WNBA will take a nearly three-week break in its season to accommodate the event.

Clark, Bueckers and Reese helped the Americans win a World Cup qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico in March.

Sabrina Ionescu has been a big part of the US roster the last few years, but was left off this season’s team. Alyssa Thomas helped the Americans win gold at the Paris Olympics, but hasn’t taken part in any USA Basketball camps since. Minnesota star rookie Olivia Miles also hasn’t taken part in any USA camps yet either.