With the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup less than a month away, USA Basketball has announced its final roster for the tournament in Germany. The team features a mix of familiar WNBA faces and new talent, including Paige Bueckers and Aliyah Boston.

Notably, the roster includes Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, two players known for their intense rivalry. The pairing is seen as potentially awkward due to several high-profile incidents between them in recent years, including a hard foul by Clark on Reese that led to a face-to-face confrontation in 2025.

Clark, a guard for the Indiana Fever, and Reese, a forward for the Atlanta Dream, have clashed on the court multiple times, with moments captured by Getty Images and photographers like Andy Lyons and Colin Hubbard. Despite their rivalry, they will share the court representing the United States at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

While the rivalry adds intrigue, USA Basketball aims to unify the team to compete for international success.

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