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September 10, 2026

South Korea Loses to Germany in Women’s Basketball World Cup

South Korea's women's basketball team fell 94-56 to Germany in a playoff game at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, ending their tournament run. The 15th-ranked Korean squad couldn't overcome Germany's significant height advantage—Germany averaged 1.87 meters compared to South Korea's 1.77 meters. This marks the team's failure to reach the quarterfinals for the third consecutive World Cup, though they qualified for their 17th consecutive tournament.
Why It Matters
If you follow Korean sports or live here, this shows the challenges Korean women's basketball faces internationally despite strong domestic league growth.
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