🚨 GAME TIME UPDATE: Team USA vs. Spain Semi-Final Schedule Confirmed
The wait is almost over. The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Semi-final showdown between Team USA and Spain is officially set for Saturday, September 12, with tip-off scheduled for 2:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM Local Time (Berlin) at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany.
For fans across the globe, this marquee knockout matchup represents one of the most anticipated games of the entire tournament. Whenever a game of this magnitude lands in a prime-time slot, it signals one thing: a massive global television audience is expected to tune in.
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📺 How to Watch
United States: The game will be broadcast nationally on TBS and truTV, with streaming available via HBO Max and DIRECTV.
Spain: Spanish viewers can watch the action live and free on Teledeporte and RTVE Play, with coverage beginning at 20:00 hours (peninsular time).
International: Check your local FIBA broadcast partners for availability in your region.
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🏀 The Matchup at a Glance
Team USA enters the semifinal as the overwhelming favorite, riding a 34-game winning streak in FIBA Women’s World Cup competition. The Americans have been nothing short of dominant in Berlin, including a record-breaking performance in their quarterfinal rout of Hungary.
Spain, meanwhile, embraces the underdog role. The Spanish squad has shown resilience and poise throughout the tournament, led by rising star Awa Fam and veteran presence Alba Torrens. Spain’s path to the semifinal included a statement win over Australia in the quarterfinals.
Recent History
These two teams met earlier this year in the FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where USA claimed an 84-70 victory. Spain hung around early in that contest, trailing by only five after the first quarter before the Americans pulled away.
Historically, the United States has dominated this matchup, winning the previous five World Cup meetings by an average margin of 24 points — including a semifinal clash in 2010.
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🔑 Key Storylines to Watch
1. Can Spain Slow the Pace?
Spain’s best chance at an upset lies in controlling tempo. If they can force the United States into a half-court game and limit turnovers, they could keep this one competitive. The Americans thrive in transition, averaging 17.3 fast-break points per game compared to Spain’s 8.8.
2. USA’s Bench Depth
The defending champions are getting 48.8 points per game from their bench, nearly 20 more than Spain’s reserves. That depth advantage could wear down the Spanish squad in the second half.
3. Awa Fam vs. Breanna Stewart
The matchup between Spain’s young standout Awa Fam and USA’s veteran leader Breanna Stewart could determine the game’s outcome. Stewart has a reputation for delivering in the biggest moments.
4. Spain’s Three-Point Shooting
Spain enters the semifinal as one of the tournament’s top three-point shooting teams. If they get hot from beyond the arc, they could make things uncomfortable for the Americans.
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🏆 What’s at Stake
The winner advances to Sunday’s Gold Medal Game on September 13, where they’ll face the winner of the other semifinal between Australia and Belgium.
For Team USA, a victory would move them one step closer to defending their World Cup title and continuing their unprecedented run of dominance.
For Spain, an upset would mark one of the biggest upsets in recent women’s basketball history and a signature moment for the program.
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📊 Betting Odds (via FanDuel)
Team Spread Total Moneyline
USA -23.5 (-110) O 157.5 (-120) -3000
Spain +23.5 (-120) U 157.5 (-110) +890
Odds courtesy of FanDuel
Despite the lopsided odds, Spain has shown enough fight in this tournament to suggest they won’t go down without a battle.
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📅 Full Remaining Schedule
Date Game Time (ET)
Sat, Sept 12 USA vs. Spain (Semifinal) 2:00 PM
Sat, Sept 12 Australia vs. Belgium (Semifinal) TBD
Sun, Sept 13 Third-Place Game 10:30 AM
Sun, Sept 13 Gold Medal Game 2:00 PM
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🎯 Final Thoughts
This is it. The moment basketball fans around the world have been waiting for. Team USA vs. Spain, with a spot in the World Cup Final on the line.
The Americans have the talent, the depth, and the experience. Spain has the heart, the hunger, and nothing to lose. On paper, this should be a comfortable USA victory. But games aren’t played on paper.
One thing is certain: When the ball goes up at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, the world will be watching.
Don’t miss it. 🏀🔥
