Team USA Is NOT No. 1?! FIBA World Cup Rankings Explained | Chiney Today

eam USA is undefeated through the group stage of the 2026 FIBA World Cup… but they’re no longer ranked No. 1! 👀
In today’s episode, Chiney Ogwumike breaks down her biggest takeaways from Team USA’s run so far, including Caitlin Clark’s record-setting World Cup debut, the impact of Team USA’s “Young + Turnt” lineup, and why veteran experience seems to matter most in international play.
Chiney also details the three things WNBA players have to adjust to in their hunt for another gold medal — from the different ball and court surface to FIBA rules, physicality, and the overall challenges of playing overseas.
Plus, France jumped Team USA in the latest FIBA rankings! Chiney explains why she still wouldn’t put anyone ahead of Team USA until somebody actually knocks them off. With Gabby Williams leading France and Belgium’s Emma Meesseman also showing out, France and Belgium round out the Top 3 alongside Team USA.
Team USA now turns its attention to the quarterfinals against Hungary as the medal rounds begin.

In this episode:
🇺🇸 Why Team USA dropped to No. 2 in the latest FIBA rankings
🇫🇷 Why France has earned the No. 1 spot, but Chiney ain’t buying it
🔥 Caitlin Clark, Bueckers & Angel Reese’s “Young + Turnt” lineup
🎯 Caitlin Clark’s record-setting World Cup debut
🧠 The sequence that led to Team USA’s close win over Italy
🏀 The biggest differences between WNBA and FIBA play
⭐ What WNBA stars are showing out for their country
🏆 What Team USA needs to clean up before the medal rounds begin
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-0:00 Intro
-3:32 Team USA Swept Group D To Advance To Quarterfinals
-6:50 Challenging Variables Team USA Is Navigating
-16:21 The Stars Experience Is Game-Changing
-23:29 Young + Turnt Have Officially Arrived!
-28:42 France Is Ranked Number 1?!
-34:33 Goodbye

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