The South Korean women’s national basketball team defeated Nigeria 99–81 in the first game of Group B at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The final margin was 18 points. The tournament will be held in Berlin, Germany, from September 4 to 13, 2026.
What were the final score and quarter-by-quarter results against Nigeria?
South Korea led 26–22 after the first quarter. Nigeria outscored South Korea 23–22 in the second quarter, cutting one point from the deficit, but South Korea secured the victory with a 20–17 third quarter and a 31–19 fourth quarter. The final score of 99–81 and the quarter-by-quarter results are figures confirmed by the official game record.
Park Ji-hyun recorded 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Kang Yi-seul finished with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, while making six three-pointers. These individual statistics are among the key game figures confirmed alongside Nigeria’s final result.
When will the next game against France be played?
South Korea’s next group-stage opponent is France. According to the official schedule provided by the Korea Basketball Association, the game against France is listed for 3:45 a.m. Korea time on September 6, 2026. The game is part of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup schedule, with Berlin, Germany, serving as the host city.
How can you watch it on Coupang Play?
Coupang Play has announced that it will broadcast every game played by South Korea at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup live. According to the official announcement, the games will be available to Sports Pass subscribers. Han Jang-hee will serve as commentator, with Kim Eun-hye providing analysis for the World Cup broadcasts.
The information currently confirmed consists of the result against Nigeria, the schedule for the France game, and Coupang Play’s live-broadcast and viewing requirements. The result of the France game and whether South Korea advances to the knockout stage have not been presented as confirmed facts ahead of the game. Because the game time is listed in Korea Standard Time, viewers should check the official schedule’s time-zone designation again before watching.