USA World Cup roster shakeup in Berlin

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USA World Cup roster shakeup in Berlin

16 sourcesUpdated Aug 31, 2026

A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup for health reasons. Washington Mystics teammates Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron are named as their replacements. Plum is sidelined for the remainder of the WNBA season with a lower-leg injury, while Wilson’s withdrawal is described as workload- and fatigue-related despite ongoing high-level play. The two Mystics youngsters will make their World Cup debuts, joining a roster that remains poised to defend the United States’ World Cup success. Team USA opens the tournament against China in Berlin, heightening the impact of the roster shake-up on a team long viewed as the favorite. Plum’s injury ends her Mercury season, and Wilson’s schedule adjustments aid the Aces’ playoff push, underscoring the ongoing youth movement with Clark, Reese, and Bueckers alongside the newcomers.

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“Team USA dealt major FIBA World Cup blow as A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdraw for health reasons”

HITC · Aug 31, 2026

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“A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum out of 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup; Citron, Iriafen join USA roster”

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“A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum drop out of FIBA World Cup in Team USA letdown”

New York Post · Aug 31, 2026

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HITCLean LeftTeam USA dealt major FIBA World Cup blow as A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdraw for health reasons

Mint Newspaper (livemint.com)CenterA'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum out of 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup; Citron, Iriafen join USA roster

New York PostRightA’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum drop out of FIBA World Cup in Team USA letdown

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