U.S. Women Top Spain 76-66 to Reach the FIBA World Cup Final Against France
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and the Americans held Spain to eight in the fourth quarter to reach the title game.
- On Saturday in Berlin, the United States defeated Spain 76-66 in the FIBA Women's World Cup semifinal, advancing to the championship game behind 16 points from Breanna Stewart and 13 from Kahleah Copper.
- Tied at 58 entering the fourth quarter, the Americans pulled away by scoring 12 of the first 14 points while holding the Spaniards to just eight points in the decisive period.
- Facing an early 9-1 deficit, the U.S. overcame Spain's physical defense by relying heavily on the foul line, where they made 27 of 35 free throws during the semifinal.
- France advanced to the final by defeating Germany 86-64, setting up a gold-medal rematch with the Americans who edged the French 67-66 in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Chasing a fifth consecutive tournament title, the Americans maintain a 35-game World Cup winning streak since 2006; victory Sunday would match the former Soviet Union's record for most consecutive championships.
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