German basketball players reach the quarter-finals of the home World Cup with a win against South Korea
Quick Look
- The German women's national basketball team won the first knockout game of the home World Cup in Berlin against South Korea 94:56 and thus reached the quarterfinals.
- National coach Olaf Lange's team showed a convincing performance, led by Marie Gülich with 19 points.
- Dirk Nowitzki watched the game from the Uber Arena.
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Why It Matters
The German women's national basketball team competed at the home World Cup in Berlin. After an opening defeat against Spain, victories against Japan and Mali followed before the team won in the knockout game against South Korea.
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World Cup in Berlin German basketball players storm into the quarterfinals of the home World Cup
In the first knockout game, the German basketball players showed an impeccable performance against South Korea and moved into the next round. This also makes Dirk Nowitzki cheer. Now the European champion is waiting.
September 8, 2026, 10:33 p.m
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The German team will face Belgium in the quarterfinals.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- How will the team perform against Belgium?
- Can the win against South Korea boost confidence for the quarterfinals?
- What tactical adjustments will Olaf Lange make against Belgium?
