FIBA Women's World Cup Odds 2026: Team USA a Heavy Favorite

Aisha Quiñones - Betting Analyst at Covers
Aisha Quiñones • Betting Analyst 12+ years betting experience
Updated: Aug 29, 2026 , 08:15 PM ET • 4 min read

The United States team has won gold at this tournament four straight times, and is poised to make it five in a row.

Team USA FIBA Women's World Cup basketball
Photo By - Reuters Connect. A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum (5), and Chelsea Gray (8) celebrate winning the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup.

The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup odds go through Team USA, which is currently listed at -400 to win the prestigious international basketball tournament in Berlin, Germany.

It's easy to see why, with a roster that includes the likes of Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and A'ja Wilson.

Will anyone be able to present a challenge to the Americans? Let's analyze the latest FIBA Women's World Cup odds, with the tournament set for September 4-13.

FIBA Women's World Cup odds

Team DraftKings
USA USA -400
France France +800
Belgium Belgium +1000
Australia Australia +1600
China China +2200
Germany Germany +2500
Spain Spain +3000
Nigeria Nigeria +8000

Odds as of 8-29.

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FIBA Women's World Cup favorites

Team USA (-400)

Team USA coming in as heavy favorites shouldn't come as much of a surprise largely because their roster combines generational superstars in their primes with top-tier young talent, giving them an unmatched level of depth and versatility.

That sheer volume of WNBA talent (from A'ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, Napheesa Collier, Caitlin Clark, just to name a few) enables them to play a relentless 40-minute pace that wears down international opponents who rely on much shorter rotations.

Furthermore, having captured four consecutive World Cup titles, the program's championship pedigree and culture of internal accountability ensure they approach global competition with high execution rather than complacency.

There won't be another squad with as big of a chip on their shoulders like Team USA and rightfully so with the loaded roster that they have on deck.

Team France (+800)

Speaking of chips on shoulders, if there's any team that can blow that right off of Team USA's then it's France all the way.

France enters the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup as a premier contender, building on the blueprint that brought them within one shot of beating Team USA for Olympic gold.

Anchored by elite multi-positional stars like Gabby Williams alongside explosive shot-makers such as Marine Johannes, Les Bleues possess a uniquely balanced perimeter attack capable of shredding sophisticated European and global defenses.

All the more, their frontcourt pair of established veteran presence and towering young talent gives France the physical size, rim protection, and defensive versatility needed to match up with any traditional powerhouse in the field.

Team Belgium (+1000)

Don't sleep when it comes to Belgium who is powered by the generational brilliance of Emma Meesseman, whose elite all-around playmaking, scoring efficiency, and court vision make her one of the most dominant forces in international basketball.

The Belgian Cats operate with exceptional continuity and team chemistry, utilizing a fluid offensive system orchestrated by elite guards like Julie Allemand and Julie Vanloo that routinely breaks down opposing defenses with precise ball movement.

Having cemented their status as a global powerhouse by defending their EuroBasket title, Belgium possesses the tactical maturity and championship-tested confidence needed to make a deep run at gold.

FIBA Women's World Cup prediction

Anchored by perennial MVPs A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier, Team USA has the electrifying frontcourt versatility and rim protection that effortlessly dictates the tempo of international games. When their fully locked in, they're damn near untouchable.

Complementing this veteran core is a thrilling backcourt led by Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, Jackie Young & plenty more whose exceptional playmaking and outer-range perimeter shooting create a virtually unguardable, 40-minute offensive juggernaut.

I'll throw everything in on this lethal roster knowing that they'll walk away with the gold for a fifth consecutive title.

Pick: Team USA (-400 at DraftKings)

Previous FIBA Women's World Cup winners

Year Winner
2022 USA USA
2018 USA USA
2014 USA USA
2010 USA USA
2006 Australia Australia

FIBA Women's World Cup FAQs

What is the FIBA Women's World Cup?

The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup is the premier quadrennial international tournament hosted by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), where top women's national teams from around the globe compete for the world championship title.

Where will the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup be held?

The 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup will be held in Berlin, Germany, from September 4 to 13, 2026, with games hosted at Uber Arena and the Max-Schmeling-Halle.

Who is the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup favorite?

Team USA enters the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup as the heavy favorite to win gold, holding -400 betting odds to secure their fifth consecutive world championship title.

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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Hailing from Harlem, New York, Aisha Quiñones joined Covers in 2024 after an illustrious career with several other major media outlets. A proud Johnnie, after graduating from the Big East basketball powerhouse St. John's University, Quiñones earned her bachelor's degree in sport management and journalism, then obtained her master's degree in media studies from The New School.

Over a span of 12+ years, Quiñones has built her portfolio as a writer, dipped her toe into on-camera work, and also been behind the scenes in producing sports content.

Despite being a New Yorker, Quiñones has always been a lifelong Los Angeles Lakers fan thanks to her mom's joy of watching Kobe Bryant play — so much of a fan to the point that Quiñones named her toy poodle after the late-great legend.

Her hometown roots stay true to her MLB and WNBA choice in teams, as a Yankees and Liberty fan, due to her uncle and grandmother's love for the sports throughout her childhood.

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