France advances to FIBA World Cup semifinals after beating China
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
France secured a spot in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup semifinals by defeating China 90-61 on Wednesday in Berlin, Germany. The victory was highlighted by a high-scoring performance from New York Liberty guard Marine Johannes, who added 15 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds to her tournament totals. Her shooting efficiency has been a consistent factor, as she entered the semifinal round leading the tournament with 16 three-pointers. France will face either Germany or Belgium in the next round on September 12. Meanwhile, Team USA remains in the bracket following a 52-point victory over Hungary and now prepares for a semifinal match against the winner of Australia versus Spain. The tournament bracket has created the possibility of a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game between France and Team USA.
- •France defeated China 90-61 to reach the semifinals in Berlin.
- •Marine Johannes recorded 15 points and 7 assists in the quarterfinal win.
- •Team USA advanced to the semifinals with a 52-point win over Hungary.
- •Semifinal matches are scheduled for September 12.
- •France will play either Germany or Belgium to determine a spot in the final.
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — Marine Johannes’ Insane 3-Pointer Leaves FIBA World Cup Commentators Awestruck [VIDEO]
"France has advanced to the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup semifinal after defeating China. However, Marine Johannes’ breathtaking three-pointer left everyone, including the commentators, astounded. In the third quarter, Johannes scored a dazzling 3-pointer, which got the FIBA World Cup commentators on their feet as they yelled, “How do you defend that?” MARINE JOHANNES, [...]
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