France and Team USA advance to FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup knockout stages
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
France and Team USA have both secured positions in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. France recently recorded a 111-56 victory over Nigeria, highlighted by a record-setting performance of 21 three-pointers. Team USA also advanced after finishing a 105-64 win against the Czech Republic. As the tournament progresses toward the medal rounds, performance levels from both squads remain a focal point for spectators and analysts. While Team USA features a roster including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese, the shooting efficiency displayed by France has prompted discussion regarding potential matchups between the two teams. Both sides are currently positioned as front-runners as the competition shifts into the bracketed elimination phase.
- •France and Team USA have clinched spots in the tournament knockout stages.
- •France set a record by making 21 three-pointers in a 111-56 win over Nigeria.
- •Team USA advanced following a 105-64 win against the Czech Republic.
- •The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup rosters include players such as Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese.
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA expert raises concerns about ‘problematic’ Team USA amid France threat
- 8:37 AMYahoo Sports — France have Team USA fans scared despite dominant win over Czech Republic at FIBA World Cup
"Team USA will have to fix one major problem with their roster or France will beat them at the FIBA World Cup. Team USA are heading into the knockout stages of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on the heels of three wins in the group stages.
"France’s latest performance at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is bad news for Team USA. Team USA and France are the two juggernauts of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, as both teams have clinched a spot in the knockout stages.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 4:40 AMWNBA expert raises concerns about ‘problematic’ Team USA amid France threat
Team USA will have to fix one major problem with their roster or France will beat them at the FIBA World Cup. Team USA are heading into the knockout stages of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on the heels of three wins in the group stages.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 8:37 AMFrance have Team USA fans scared despite dominant win over Czech Republic at FIBA World Cup
France’s latest performance at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is bad news for Team USA. Team USA and France are the two juggernauts of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, as both teams have clinched a spot in the knockout stages.
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