USA, France Reach 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup Final After 76-66 and 86-64 Wins
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Updated · ESPN · Sep 13
USA, France Reach 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup Final After 76-66 and 86-64 Wins
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Sep 13
Summary
Sunday’s gold medal game in Berlin is set after the United States beat Spain 76-66 and France routed Germany 86-64 in Saturday’s semifinals.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points as the U.S. broke a 58-58 tie by outscoring Spain 18-8 in the fourth quarter, overcoming 17% 3-point shooting with a 27-of-35 edge at the line.
Gabby Williams powered France with 22 points as Les Bleues forced 25 German turnovers while committing just six, extending a tournament run in which they have won five games by an average 35.6 points.
The matchup revives the 2024 Olympic final, when the U.S. escaped France by one point in Paris; the Americans chase a fifth straight and 12th overall World Cup gold, while France seeks its first.