The National Women's Basketball Team will take the court in Berlin, the capital of Germany, for the FIBA 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup. In the World Cup, which will be held from September 4-13, 2026, the Crescent-Stars will face Belgium, Australia, and Puerto Rico in Group C.

The national team's first group stage match is against Belgium on Friday, September 4. Turkey will compete against Belgium at 18:30 TSI at Max-Schmeling-Halle. The Crescent-Stars aim to start the tournament with a victory.

The national team will face Australia in its second match on Sunday, September 6. The Turkey-Australia match will be played at 12:30 TSI at Berlin Arena. The outcome of this match is of great importance for Turkey's group standing.

The National Women's Basketball Team will compete against Puerto Rico in its third and final group match on Monday, September 7. This match, also at 12:30 TSI, will be played at Max-Schmeling-Halle.

• Friday, September 4 – 18:30 TSI: Belgium – Turkey

Venue: Max-Schmeling-Halle

• Sunday, September 6 – 12:30 TSI: Turkey – Australia

Venue: Berlin Arena

• Monday, September 7 – 12:30 TSI: Puerto Rico – Turkey

Venue: Max-Schmeling-Halle

In the World Cup, 16 teams will compete in four groups. Following the group matches, the battle to advance to the quarterfinals will begin. The tournament final will be played on September 13 in Berlin. The National Women's Basketball Team aims to represent Turkey in the best possible way in Berlin and achieve a successful ranking. The results of the group matches will determine the team's roadmap in the tournament.

Taner TÜZÜN / NÜRNBERG