Turkey women eliminated from World Cup after loss to Puerto Rico

The Turkey women's national basketball team have officially said goodbye to the FIBA Women's World Cup after losing to Puerto Rico in the final group stage match. The result left Turkey with a winless 0-3 record at the bottom of the group, while Puerto Rico advanced as the third-placed team. Ahead of this decisive game, Turkey understood that only a win could keep their hopes alive. However, they could not surprise a motivated Puerto Rico side. Although no detailed match flow is available, the final result reflected the situation: Puerto Rico controlled the game and earned the ticket to the next round. Puerto Rico's stars Arella Guirantes, Imani McGee-Stafford, and Trinity San Antonio stood out. Guirantes recorded 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; McGee-Stafford had 16 points and 14 rebounds; and Trinity San Antonio was the top scorer with 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. This trio formed the main offensive force that helped the Caribbean team overcome the group stage. For Turkey, the team nicknamed "Fairies of the Basket" left the tournament with three consecutive losses. This is a disappointing outcome for a side that had been seen as having potential on the international stage. The reasons behind the decline could lie in preparation and inconsistent gameplay throughout the tournament, but no official information has been provided. For Puerto Rico, advancing from the group stage is an initial success. They will enter the knockout stage as underdogs but with fighting spirit. If they maintain the form of their three key players, Puerto Rico could surprise in later rounds. The event continues to show the increasing competitiveness of world women's basketball, where teams are no longer separated by huge gaps in quality.