Türkiye falls to Belgium in FIBA Women’s World Cup opener
Belgium defeated Türkiye 89-75 in the opening match of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin. Despite a competitive first half, Belgium pulled away in the third quarter to secure a double-digit victory.
Why it matters
This match marks the beginning of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup, a major international sporting event.
Belgium defeated Türkiye 89-75 in their Group C opener at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup at Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin. The teams battled closely in the first quarter, with Belgium taking a narrow 26-24 lead. Beren Burke helped keep Türkiye within touching distance with her three-point shooting. Belgium stretched its advantage to four points early in the second quarter, but Goksen Fitik and Sevgi Uzun helped Türkiye erase the deficit and take a 45-44 lead into halftime.
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