Spain did not qualify for the 2022 World Cup, but medaled in three editions in a row from 2010-18. Saturday's matchup will be a rematch of the 2014 gold medal game in Istanbul, when Maya Moore led Team USA to a 77-64 win. A 20-year-old made her World Cup debut that year. Spanish forward Alba Torrens, now 37, also took part in that 2014 matchup, but has barely played in Berlin.
Team USA and Spain have also met in 2010 in the semifinals and 2002 in the quarterfinals. The Americans are a perfect 3-0 against Spain in this competition. Most recently, the countries met in March during the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Team USA won that game, 84-70.
Ahead of another showdown between two of the best national teams in women's basketball, here's everything you need to know.
Where to watch USA vs. Spain
Date: Saturday, Sept. 12 | Time: 2 p.m. ETLocation: Berlin Arena -- Berlin, Germany
TV: TNT | Live stream: HBO Max
Odds (via
Whether Team USA can repeat that feat will go a long way toward determining Saturday's outcome. Spain is going to get into the paint. What will happen when they do? It's worth noting that Team USA only committed 13 fouls in the March meeting between the teams, and Spain shot just 12 free throws.
Furthermore, just because Spain gets to the free throw line does not mean the points are automatic. They're shooting just 65.1% from the line in Berlin, the third-worst mark of any team. Of course, Team USA cannot rely on Spain missing free throws.
Prediction
Spain is the best opponent that Team USA has faced in the World Cup. The roster is filled with current, former and future WNBA players. In the most recent FIBA rankings, Spain checks in at sixth. It is coming off a silver medal finish in EuroBasket Women 2025 and hung right with Team USA six months ago in San Juan.From a talent level, it is not inconceivable that Spain could pull off an upset on Saturday. But the scare against Italy has shaken Team USA into form, and the Americans are gaining chemistry and momentum with each successive game. They crushed Czechia by 41, then followed that up with a 52-point win over Hungary.
Team USA is rolling, and when the Americans are playing at their best, they cannot be stopped. Pick: Team USA -20.5