USA defend Fiba Women’s World Cup title after early scare against France
The United States defeated France 97-79 to win the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, securing their fifth consecutive title. The Americans overcame a 14-point deficit in the first half to dominate the second half and extend their unbeaten run at major international tournaments to 20 years. France finished with a silver medal in their best-ever World Cup performance, while Spain claimed bronze by defeating Germany.
- ▪The USA won the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup final against France with a final score of 97-79.
- ▪Breanna Stewart led the USA with 22 points, while Caitlin Clark contributed 12 points including a crucial buzzer-beater at halftime.
- ▪France led by 14 points in the second quarter but was outscored 30-12 by the USA in the third quarter.
- ▪Spain won the bronze medal match against Germany with a score of 81-58.
- ▪The victory marks the USA's fifth consecutive World Cup title and extends their Olympic and World Cup winning streak to 20 years.
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The USA haven’t lost a game at the Olympics or World Cup in 20 years. Photograph: Maryam Majd/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe USA haven’t lost a game at the Olympics or World Cup in 20 years. Photograph: Maryam Majd/ReutersFiba Women's Basketball World Cup 2026USA defend Fiba Women’s World Cup title after early scare against FranceUSA overcame a 14-point France lead in first halfBreanna Stewart scores 22 points; Caitlin Clark gets 12AgenciesSun 13 Sep 2026 16.35 EDTLast modified on Sun 13 Sep 2026 16.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDefending champions USA fell behind early but stormed back past France 97-79 on Sunday to win the Women’s World Cup.In a rematch of the 2024 Olympic final, the American women came out on top once more, earning their fifth consecutive World Cup…
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