Germany’s women’s national basketball team has secured a historic berth in the semifinals of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup by defeating Belgium 93-74 in the quarterfinals on Thursday. The victory was energized by the roaring support of the Berlin crowd, who propelled the home squad from the opening tip-off.
Germany Women’s National Basketball Team Dispatches Belgium in Quarterfinals
On the court, Germany matched the crowd’s fervor with a strong team effort. Nyara Sabally led with a double-double, scoring 16 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Leonie Fiebich, known for her role with the New York Liberty, contributed 17 points, while Alexandra Wilke added a crucial 10 points off the bench to help seal the win.
“Everyone stepped up today and we did it from the first second to the very last,” Wilke reflected on the team’s performance.
Belgium, despite falling short, showcased formidable talent. Emma Meesseman delivered a game-high 29 points along with eight rebounds, but the combined scoring efforts of three German players in double figures wore down the previously unbeaten Belgian squad that had swept through the group stage.
This triumph represents a remarkable turnaround for Germany in the tournament. After suffering a heavy 30-point defeat to Spain in their opening group match, the German team rallied to win four consecutive games, earning their place in the final four.
Looking ahead, Germany is set to face the 2024 Olympic silver medalist France in the semifinals on Saturday, with hopes high to continue their impressive run in front of their home fans.