1998 FIBA World Championship for Women

1998 FIBA World Championship
for Women
13th FIBA World Championship for Women
Tournament details
Host countryGermany
DatesMay 26 – June 7
Teams16
Venue(s)7 (in 7 host cities)
Final positions
Champions United States (6th title)
Tournament statistics
Top scorer Arcain (20.2)
Top rebounds Ferazzoli (11.8)
Top assists Chun (6.2)
PPG (Team) Japan (86.0)
RPG (Team) United States (39.8)
APG (Team) China (19.3)
Official website
1998 FIBA World Championship for Women

The 1998 FIBA Women's World Championship (German: 1998 FIBA Frauen-Weltmeisterschaft) was hosted by Germany from May 26 to June 7, 1998. The USA won the tournament, defeating Russia 71-65 in the final.