Angel Reese completes first World Cup
Angel Reese completed her first FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup with Team USA in Berlin, Germany. The Atlanta Dream forward appeared in all six games as the United States captured another world championship.
Reese finished the tournament with 43 points, 30 rebounds, 7 steals, and 5 blocks in 90 minutes. She also collected 15 offensive rebounds during her first appearance at the senior global championship.
Angel Reese posts efficient tournament
Reese averaged 7.2 points and 5 rebounds per game during the World Cup. She also produced 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks while averaging 15 minutes across Team USA’s six victories.
Her scoring came on limited volume. Reese made 13 of 22 field goal attempts for 59.1%, and all 13 makes were 2-point field goals because she did not attempt a 3-pointer.
Angel Reese opens with 9 rebounds
Reese began the World Cup with 5 points and 9 rebounds against China on September 4. She collected 5 offensive rebounds as Team USA opened Group D with a 94-61 victory.
Reese also added 1 block in 17 minutes. The United States built a game-high 35-point lead and spent 38 minutes, 4 seconds ahead during the opening victory played in Berlin.
Angel Reese adds 2 blocks against Italy
Reese scored 8 points in 15 minutes against Italy on September 6. She made 2 of 5 field goal attempts and all 4 free throws while adding 3 rebounds and 2 blocks.
Her plus-minus rating was -1 against Italy. Reese later posted the same -1 mark against France in the final, while Team USA remained unbeaten with a 55-52 group-stage victory over Italy.
Angel Reese scores 13 against Czechia
Reese delivered her highest-scoring game against Czechia on September 7, finishing with 13 points in 20 minutes. She made 4 of 5 field goal attempts and collected 6 total rebounds.
She also recorded 3 steals, her highest total in any World Cup game. Reese finished with a +19 rating as Team USA defeated Czechia 105-64, completing group play unbeaten.
Angel Reese fills stat line against Hungary
Reese recorded 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in 18 minutes during Team USA’s quarterfinal victory over Hungary on Sept. 10 in Berlin, Germany.
Her +23 rating was her best mark of the tournament. Team USA won 108-56 and reached the top four for the 13th consecutive World Cup, earning its 11th straight semifinal appearance.
Angel Reese contributes against Spain
Reese played 12 minutes in the semifinal against Spain on September 12. She scored 5 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, added 1 assist, and made 5 of 6 free throw attempts.
Team USA beat Spain 76-66 after outscoring its opponent 18-8 in the fourth quarter. Reese attempted 1 field goal, while all 5 of her points came from the free throw line.
Angel Reese earns gold in World Cup final
Reese played 9 minutes against France in the September 13 championship game. She finished with 3 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block during Team USA’s 97-79 title victory.
Late in the second quarter, Reese made a steal before Caitlin Clark hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer. Team USA entered halftime trailing 45-43 after France had led by 14.
Angel Reese controls offensive glass
Reese finished the World Cup with 15 offensive and 15 defensive rebounds, for a total of 30 boards. She averaged 5 rebounds while playing 15 minutes per game across six appearances.
Reese also finished as Team USA’s leader in blocks at 0.8 per game. She ranked second on the roster in steals at 1.2 and tied for second in rebounds at 5.0.
Angel Reese led USA qualifiers in rebounds
Reese’s World Cup debut followed the March qualifying tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She averaged a Team USA-high 8 rebounds over five games and collected 40 total boards.
Her qualifying run included 13 rebounds against Puerto Rico, 8 against Senegal, and 8 against Spain. The United States completed the five-game event with a perfect 5-0 record in March.
Fun fact: Reese became a Barbie in 2026 when Mattel debuted an Angel Reese Signature Barbie during WNBA All-Star Weekend.
Angel Reese brought senior USA experience
Reese entered Berlin with previous senior national team experience from the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup. She averaged 8.3 points and 11.1 rebounds across seven games during that earlier tournament event.
The 2026 World Cup marked her first appearance at the senior global championship. Reese joined American debutants Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers on the United States roster that won the title.
Team USA captures fifth straight title
Team USA finished the World Cup 6-0. The United States defeated France 97-79 in the final after falling behind by as many as 14 points during the opening half of play.
The victory delivered the United States its 12th Women’s World Cup title and fifth consecutive championship. Team USA also extended its winning streak in the competition to 36 straight games.
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Angel Reese closes debut with gold
Breanna Stewart earned tournament MVP honors after averaging 12.8 points and 7.3 rebounds. Reese played all six games, made 59.1% of her field-goal attempts, and averaged 15 minutes per appearance.
Reese’s final tournament numbers included 15 offensive rebounds and a team-leading 0.8 blocks per game. Those figures summarized her role as a reserve frontcourt contributor during Team USA’s championship run.
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Angel Reese led Team USA in blocks during her first World Cup while contributing across six victories. Which part of her international debut impressed you most? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.
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