Japan vs Mali Women Live Stream & Tips – One-Sided Match at Basketball World Cup 2026
Japan previously defeated Mali 89-56 during the last World Championship in 2022, showcasing a vast gap in skills and teamwork. With another game set for Friday, expectations are high for a similar one-sided result, given Japan's dominance in their last encounter. Observers note that unless Mali significantly improves, Japan is likely to secure another convincing win. The key takeaway is Japan's clear upper hand, putting them in an excellent position moving forward.
- Japan crushed Mali when they last met four years ago
- We are predicting the Asian side to win in handicap
- Watch Japan vs Mali Women live at World Cup 2026
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Match Preview
Both nations had extremely disappointing performances and results at the previous World Championship in 2022, hoping to improve in Germany and reach the playoffs. On paper, Japan are tagged as massive favorites to win here.
Japan Looking to Build on Recent Qualification Form
Japan entered the World Championship 2026 with high expectations after securing a silver medal at the Olympics, but suffered a disappointing group stage exit, winning just one match in the tournament.
Their performances in the qualifying tournament were far from ideal, but just enough to punch the ticket to Germany, winning two out of five matches.
After starting this tournament with three straight defeats against Hungary 77-65, Australia 81-71 and Turkey 75-67, the Asian side edged out Canada 66-62 to keep their qualification hopes alive, then cruised past Argentina 83-39 in the deciding match.
Mali Struggled at the Previous WC
Mali participated in the previous FIBA Basketball World Championship in 2022, but suffered five straight defeats in the group stage.
The African side competed in the global qualifying tournament held in Wuhan, China, earlier this year and finished 3rd with two wins and three defeats.
They were in a must-win situation in the final round after losing a dramatic encounter to Brazil 76-73, but justified their role as favorites against fellow African side South Sudan 97-74 to advance to the final tournament.
World Cup 2026 Live Streams
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2026/09/04
09:30:00
AM Basketball Japan (W) vs Mali (W)
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2026/09/04
09:30:00
AM Basketball Australia (W) vs Puerto Rico (W)
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2026/09/04
12:15:00
PM Basketball USA (W) vs China (W)
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2026/09/04
12:30:00
PM Basketball South Korea (W) vs Nigeria (W)
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2026/09/04
03:30:00
PM Basketball Belgium (W) vs Türkiye (W)
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2026/09/04
03:45:00
PM Basketball Spain (W) vs Germany (W)
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2026/09/04
06:15:00
PM Basketball Czechia (W) vs Italy (W)
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2026/09/04
07:00:00
PM Basketball Hungary (W) vs France (W)
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2026/09/05
09:30:00
AM Basketball Mali (W) vs Spain (W)
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2026/09/05
12:15:00
PM Basketball Nigeria (W) vs Hungary (W)
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2026/09/05
04:00:00
PM Basketball Germany (W) vs Japan (W)
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2026/09/05
06:45:00
PM Basketball France (W) vs South Korea (W)
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2026/09/06
09:30:00
AM Basketball Türkiye (W) vs Australia (W)
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2026/09/06
12:30:00
PM Basketball China (W) vs Czechia (W)
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2026/09/06
03:45:00
PM Basketball Puerto Rico (W) vs Belgium (W)
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2026/09/06
06:45:00
PM Basketball Italy (W) vs USA (W)
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2026/09/07
09:30:00
AM Basketball Belgium (W) vs Australia (W)
FIBA World Cup WomenStream
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2026/09/07
09:30:00
AM Basketball Puerto Rico (W) vs Türkiye (W)
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2026/09/07
12:30:00
PM Basketball Hungary (W) vs South Korea (W)
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2026/09/07
12:30:00
PM Basketball Nigeria (W) vs France (W)
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Verdict
Japan crushed Mali 89-56 in the previous World Championship in 2022, and I wouldn't be surprised to see another one-sided clash on Friday.
Japan -13.5
Asian Handicap
@9/10 - 2 Units
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