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2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigress to face Germany, France, others

Nigeria’s D’Tigress Learn Opponents for 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has revealed their competitors for the upcoming 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament. The draw, held on Wednesday, has placed the reigning African champions in a competitive group alongside Colombia, the Philippines, Germany, South Korea, and France.
The qualifying tournament is set to take place in Villeurbanne, Lyon, France, where teams will compete for a chance to secure spots at the World Cup.
D’Tigress aims to build on their recent success, following a strong performance at the 2024 Olympic Games, as they approach this critical qualifying series.






