Sep 2, 2026Sports154 words1 min read

US Coach Kara Lawson: World Cup Is Very Challenging

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Kara Lawson is the coach of the U.S. women's basketball team. She says the World Cup is very hard this year.

Two famous players, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, must play together now. They usually play for different teams in the WNBA.

The WNBA season is stopping for a short time. This is called a break. Players go to play for their countries instead.

This break is very important. Teams and fans want players to stay safe and play well.

Basketball leaders also talked about the next Women's World Cup. It will happen in 2026. The leaders are part of a group called FIBA.

FIBA controls basketball around the world. It plans big tournaments like the World Cup.

Kara Lawson wants her team to work hard together. She thinks this World Cup will test the players a lot.

Many people will watch to see how Clark and Reese play as teammates.

Vocabulary5 words

1. Who is the U.S. coach mentioned in the story?

2. What must Clark and Reese now do together?

3. True or False: The next Women's World Cup will be in 2026.

1. Kara Lawson 2. Play on the same team 3. True

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Kara Lawson is the _____ of the U.S. women's basketball team.

She says the World Cup is very _____ this year.

Two famous players, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, must _____ together now.

They usually play for different teams in the _____.

The WNBA season is stopping for a short time. This is called a _____.

Basketball leaders also talked about the next Women's World Cup, planned for _____.

The leaders are part of a group called _____.

FIBA plans big _____ like the World Cup.

Kara Lawson wants her team to work hard _____.

Many people will watch how Clark and Reese play as _____.