The U.S. women’s basketball national team is back in action beginning this weekend as the squad plays in the FIBA AmeriCup in Santiago, Chile.
Joining Team USA and host Chile in the 10-team field are Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
It’s the 18th edition of the AmeriCup, a traditional 5-on-5 competition that has existed since 1993. The games are used as a qualifying event for the FIBA Women’s World Cup, which will be played in Berlin, Germany in 2026.
While the AmeriCup is a senior women’s national team event, the WNBA does not take a break during its play. And so,
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