Sika Koné and Djeneba N’Diaye reacting on court as Mali secured an 82–73 win over Spain. Photo Credit: FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup/Instagram
Mali have pulled off a huge upset at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, defeating Spain 82–73 in Group A pool play in Berlin on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
It was a historic win for the Malian side, marking only their second victory in Women’s World Cup history after their overtime win over Senegal in 2010. Even more significant, this was Mali’s first-ever World…
