Five players to watch at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026

Every team roster has been announced for the competition, and some stellar names are performing in Berlin, including 51 WNBA stars.

The USA enter the World Cup as reigning champions and strong favourites, having triumphed in the last four tournaments.

But which players are set to shine in Berlin? Here, DAZN News analyses the top five talents to look out for.

Caitlin Clark - USA

The World Cup's headliner is Caitlin Clark, who will make her tournament debut for the USA in Berlin.

Clark is one of the leading players in women's basketball and has built an enviable reputation with her long-range shooting, passing and ability to control the game.

The Indiana Fever guard has already had a stellar career, a WNBA All-Star for successive years, while she was also named the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament MVP.

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Ezi Magbegor – Australia

Australia are the last team, other than the USA, to win the World Cup, having defeated Russia 91-74 in the 2006 final.

The Opals are outsiders for the gold medal this year, but with Ezi Magbegor within their ranks, they've got a fighting chance of reaching the latter stages.

Seattle Storm's power forward was named a WNBA All-Star in 2023 and recorded the most blocks (82) in the 2024 season.

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Breanna Stewart - USA

Perhaps THE player to look out for, Breanna Stewart is one of the most decorated players of her generation with two WNBA MVP awards, eight All-Star picks and three WNBA Championships.

Following A'ja Wilson's withdrawal, she is the most established superstar on the USA roster, and her experience is expected to guide her country to a fifth successive title.

The New York Liberty forward can impact games at both ends of the court, and she can get the best out of her teammates with her strong leadership ability.

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Gabby Williams - France

The leading European star to keep an eye on this year is France's Gabby Williams, who has flourished over the last couple of years.

Williams enjoyed a superb 2025 season with the Golden State Valkyries, earning All-Star and All-Defensive First Team honours while also leading the WNBA in steals.

France are expected to be one of the USA's main challengers, and the forward could be crucial as they aim to become the first European team to win the World Cup since the Soviet Union in 1983.

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Paige Bueckers - USA

Surprise, surprise, another USA talent makes the list as Paige Bueckers aims to make a mark in her debut World Cup.

The Dallas Wings guard is one of the brightest prospects in the game and was the number one overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.

Bueckers did not disappoint as she was named WNBA Rookie of the Year while earning All-Star honours in her debut season.

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