FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026: Team USA defeats China, 94-61
BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 02: Kiki Iriafen of USA poses for a portrait during content day at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 Portraits & Content Day on September 02, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Milad Payami/FIBA via Getty Images) | FIBA via Getty Images

Team USA kicked off the FIBA Women’s World Cup with a dominant 94-61 win over China on Friday.

Mystics stars Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron, who were late additions to the team, came off the bench.

Iriafen tallied five points and three rebounds on 1-for-2 FG. Citron scored two points on 1-for-3 FG and added three assists.

Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Rhyne Howard co-led Team USA with 14 points each as they opened the tournament with a resounding victory.

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