# Puerto Rico falls 70-54 to Australia in FIBA Women's World Cup opener

Puerto Rico lost 70-54 to Australia in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup opener in Germany on 2026-09-04.

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Puerto Rico lost 70-54 to Australia in the opening game of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Germany on 2026-09-04. [^1]

Arella Guirantes led Puerto Rico with 14 points, while Trinity San Antonio and Imani McGee each scored 11 points in the game against Australia on 2026-09-04. [^2]

Puerto Rico next plays Belgium on 2026-09-06 at 11:45 p.m. Puerto Rico time in Group C of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. [^3]

Batista described Australia as a team without weaknesses, saying roughly 75% of its players participate in the WNBA, and that Puerto Rico must play perfectly, stop Australia's transition offense, and avoid careless possessions. [^4]

Batista said that only seven of the 16 qualifying teams have achieved three consecutive World Cup appearances, calling Puerto Rico's opportunity a blessing. [^5]

## What this stands on

1. Puerto Rico lost 70-54 to Australia in the opening game of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Germany on 2026-09-04. (El Nuevo Día, News)
2. Arella Guirantes led Puerto Rico with 14 points, while Trinity San Antonio and Imani McGee each scored 11 points in the game against Australia on 2026-09-04. (El Nuevo Día, News)
3. Puerto Rico next plays Belgium on 2026-09-06 at 11:45 p.m. Puerto Rico time in Group C of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. (El Nuevo Día, News)
4. Batista described Australia as a team without weaknesses, saying roughly 75% of its players participate in the WNBA, and that Puerto Rico must play perfectly, stop Australia's transition offense, and avoid careless possessions. (Primera Hora, News)
5. Batista said that only seven of the 16 qualifying teams have achieved three consecutive World Cup appearances, calling Puerto Rico's opportunity a blessing. (Primera Hora, News)

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