‘The Caitlin Clark Effect,’ ‘Wow’ — WNBA World Marvels at Team USA’s ‘Record-Breaking’ FIBA Women’s World Cup TV Ratings

Team USA’s three group-stage games at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup have produced eye-catching TV numbers. Several WNBA fans credited the “Caitlin Clark effect” as all three matches ranked among the most-watched games in tournament history.