USA Basketball has officially finalized its 12-player national team roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, locking in dynamic Washington Mystics teammates Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen as late additions.
The sophomore WNBA duo enters the fold following the withdrawal of veterans A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum due to health and workload management. While filling the shoes of established Olympic champions is no small task, head coach Kara Lawson’s squad receives a major injection of youth, perimeter versatility, and frontcourt depth as Team USA pursues a historic fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal.
For Sonia Citron, the call-up marks her official debut with the senior 5×5 national team after previously representing the United States across under-16 and under-19 international stages. Citron brings elite 3-and-D capabilities, transition scoring, and perimeter secondary playmaking. Her floor-spacing ability and defensive length provide immediate tactical flex behind primary ball-handlers like Chelsea Gray and Caitlin Clark.
Kiki Iriafen steps into the senior national team spotlight following a standout stint during the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico earlier this year. Known for her high motor, interior footwork, and aggressive glass-cleaning, Iriafen adds essential frontcourt depth alongside veterans Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. Her presence in the paint will be vital against heavy physical competition across group play.
2026 USA Basketball Women’s National Team Roster
| Player | Position | WNBA Team |
|---|---|---|
| Paige Bueckers | Guard | Dallas Wings |
| Sonia Citron | Guard | Washington Mystics |
| Caitlin Clark | Guard | Indiana Fever |
| Chelsea Gray | Guard | Las Vegas Aces |
| Rhyne Howard | Guard | Atlanta Dream |
| Jackie Young | Guard | Las Vegas Aces |
| Aliyah Boston | Forward / Center | Indiana Fever |
| Napheesa Collier | Forward | Minnesota Lynx |
| Kahleah Copper | Forward | Phoenix Mercury |
| Kiki Iriafen | Forward | Washington Mystics |
| Angel Reese | Forward | Atlanta Dream |
| Breanna Stewart | Forward | New York Liberty |
The USA Basketball Women’s National Team open group play against China on Sept. 4, followed by Italy on Sept. 6 and Czechia on Sept. 7.
