Spain and host nation Germany will face each other in the third-place playoff of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 16:30 local time (CET) at the Berlin Arena in Berlin, Germany, as reported by Diario AS and Mundo Deportivo. Both national federations head into the bronze-medal fixture following tough semifinal defeats, with Spain looking to cap their tournament run with a podium finish after falling to the United States.
Road to the Bronze Match in Berlin
Spain advanced to the medal rounds after a strong campaign under the tournament format in Berlin, according to match reports compiled by Mundo Deportivo. The national team secured a direct berth to the quarterfinals by defeating Japan 79–59 in group play, where they also previously bested Germany 83–53. In the quarterfinals, Spain overcame Australia with a convincing 89–66 victory.
The semifinal round brought a formidable challenge against the United States. Mundo Deportivo noted that Spain put up a fierce effort before dropping a 76–66 decision to the Americans. Guard Iyana Martín and forward María Conde led the Spanish scoring effort in that semifinal with 17 points apiece. Martín enters Sunday’s matchup following a series of standout performances, including 14 points against Australia.
Mundo Deportivo recorded that Germany reached the semifinals before dropping an 86–64 decision to France. Both national teams must recover within a compressed 24-hour window following their respective semifinal exits.
Broadcast Information and How to Watch
Fans around the globe and within Spain can follow the action through multiple television and digital streaming outlets, as detailed by Diario AS and Mundo Deportivo. Televisión Española (TVE) will broadcast the fixture live on Teledeporte, featuring commentary from broadcasters Diego Martínez and Marta Fernández alongside pre-match coverage anchored by Jesús Cebrián. Digital streaming is available via the RTVE Play application.
Additional live coverage options in Spain include Movistar Plus, which will carry the match across channels M+ Vamos (dials 8 and 50), M+ #Vamos Bar (dial 307), and M+ Baloncesto (M66), as well as the sports streaming platform DAZN. Diario AS and Mundo Deportivo will provide live minute-by-minute text updates, player reactions, and post-match reports.
Next Steps and Tournament Conclusion
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