# A'ja Wilson & Kelsey Plum OUT: Can Team USA Still Win the World Cup? | WNBA Power Rankings

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Podcast: [Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425)
Published: 2026-09-01T14:35:00+00:00
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## Resource

A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum are major losses for Team USA heading into the FIBA Women's World Cup — but USA Basketball has some intriguing replacements in Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. Can Team USA overcome the losses of two of its biggest stars? Plus, the latest WNBA Power Rankings are here. The Minnesota Lynx have been dethroned from the top spot, while the Golden State Valkyries continue their incredible rise. And we take a deep dive into the Minnesota Lynx as they head into the final stretch of the 2026 season. Can Minnesota hold onto the No. 1 seed? What does the FIBA break mean for the Lynx? And are the recent losses to Golden State and Atlanta a warning sign heading into the playoffs?

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