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U.S. Wins Fifth Straight Women's FIBA World Cup Title After Overcoming 14-Point Deficit Against France
- On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the United States and France competed in the FIBA Women's World Cup final at Berlin Arena in Berlin, Germany, following semifinal victories on Saturday.
- France reached its first World Cup final after defeating host Germany 86-64, while the United States advanced by beating Spain 76-66 in Saturday's semifinals.
- Continuing her stellar tournament, France forward Gabby Williams scored 22 points against Germany, while the United States extended its World Cup winning streak to 35 consecutive games.
- This final served as a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold-medal game, where the United States defeated France by one point, 67-66, two years prior.
- France guard Marine Johannes said the team has "nothing to lose," while New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart told ESPN the United States faces constant pressure seeking a fifth consecutive title.
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The United States defeated France in the final, adds up its twelfth world title and equals the historical mark of five consecutive crowns.
·Caracas, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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Fight to the end
France forward Gabby Williams, left, and US power forward Breanna Stewart vie for the ball during this year’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup final between the US and France in Berlin on Sunday. The US beat France 97-79, winning their fifth consecutive and 12th overall FIBA Women’s World Cup.
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Leaning Left57Leaning Right38Center124Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Center
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
57% Center
L 26%
C 57%
R 17%
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