The Spanish women’s national basketball team arrived in Germany to kick off its preparations for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, according to reports from the Federación Española de Baloncesto.
La Selección Begins Pre-World Cup Tour in Germany
According to reports from the Federación Española de Baloncesto, the Spanish delegation touched down in Germany to begin the opening leg of their international preparation schedule. Head coach Miguel Méndez leads a group of players into the territory where the world championship games will take place this autumn.
Andrea Vilaró Outlines Squad’s Expectations for the Opening Test
According to Europa Press and Infobae, Spanish guard Andrea Vilaró described the upcoming fixture against Germany as the first true test of the team’s competitive level. Speaking during media availability at the Triángulo de Oro facility in Madrid, Vilaró noted that the roster is well-prepared and eager to step onto the court.
With Méndez facing the task of trimming a 21-player pre-list down to a final 12-player roster for Berlin, the incoming Durán Maquinaria Ensino player emphasized that the overall talent pool runs deep. “Lo bueno de España es que más que 12 jugadoras, hay 24 que podrían formar el equipo,” she told reporters, characterizing the selection battle as one of the toughest in recent years.
Mariona Ortiz Reflects on Past Disappointments and Renewed Motivation
According to Infobae and El Periódico de Aragón, Ortiz admitted that missing out on the previous World Cup left a lingering disappointment within the squad. “La ausencia del último Mundial es algo que tenemos todas en la espina clavada,” Ortiz remarked, framing the upcoming campaign as an opportunity to reclaim Spain’s traditional prominence on the world stage.
Following a summer where Spain secured a silver medal at the European Championship, Vilaró and her teammates reported utilizing the break to recover from lingering physical fatigue. Vilaró noted that the revised tournament schedule—shifting the global showcase to September—has altered summer conditioning rhythms, heightening focus and enthusiasm across training sessions.
Full Summer Preparation Schedule and Tournament Roadmap
According to official scheduling details cited by Infobae, La Selección will play a series of five friendly matches under the banner of the “Volvemos a soñar” tour before the tournament begins:
- August 15: vs. Germany (Away fixture in Germany)
- August 21: vs. Nigeria (Tenerife)
- August 23: vs. Bélgica (Tenerife)
- August 29: vs. Mali (Pabellón Príncipe Felipe, Zaragoza)
- August 30: vs. China (Pabellón Príncipe Felipe, Zaragoza)
Following the conclusion of the domestic friendly circuit in Zaragoza—where the women’s squad will share venue space with the men’s national team—Spain will travel back to Germany for the FIBA World Cup. The tournament runs from September 4 to September 13. Spain has been drawn into a group stage featuring host nation Germany, Mali, and Japan.
The upcoming friendly against Germany on August 15 serves as the definitive opening bell for La Selección. Fans can follow official updates via the Federación Española de Baloncesto channels as Méndez and his squad finalize their preparations in Europe.
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