The WNBA star will miss the FIBA World Cup after her passport reportedly went missing in the mail, preventing her from joining the tournament.

Li Yueru hit an unfortunate situation recently after her passport got lost in the mail. This means that she will not be able to play for Team China in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, which is truly a disappointing blow to her team. Yueru is obviously a powerhouse of talent and will be sorely missed [...]

Team China will be without star WNBA center Li Yueru because of an unexpected mistake. Team USA will kick off their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup against Team China.

Dallas Wings center Li Yueru will not represent China at the FIBA Women’s World Cup after her passport was lost in the mail, preventing her from traveling to Berlin for the tournament. Li announced the news Wednesday on Instagram, saying that her passport had not been found despite efforts to resolve the situation. “Thank you to everyone who has […] The post Wings news: Dallas center not playing in FIBA World Cup due to passport being lost in mail appeared first on ClutchPoints.

China will be without one of its top players in the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

Team China is dealt unfortunate news before the 2026 FIBA World Cup game against Team USA during the break from the 2026 WNBA regular season.

Dallas Wings center Li Yueru won't be playing in the FIBA World Cup after all.

Dallas Wings center Li Yueru won’t represent China in the FIBA World Cup, which tips off Friday in Berlin. Li posted on her social media Wednesday that her passport was lost in the mail. Despite every effort to find a workaround, her agent confirmed to The Athletic that she will not be permitted to travel outside of the United States, thus preventing her from competing. Fans online had noticed Li’s absence from the FIBA World Cup social media content featuring China, and the tournament’s officia

Team USA's challenge against China just got a little smaller due to Li Yueru no longer taking part in the FIBA World Cup.