Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes lead France at FIBA World Cup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
France remains undefeated at the 2026 FIBA World Cup following victories against Hungary and South Korea. Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes, labeled a power couple by the broadcast team, led France to a 99-53 win over Hungary on Friday. Williams, Johannes, and Dominique Malonga each scored 17 points in the contest, with Malonga adding 10 rebounds. In the subsequent game against South Korea, Johannes recorded 17 points and Williams contributed 14 points. Despite the strong start to the tournament, Williams noted that the team has room for improvement and did not consider the performance against Hungary a perfect match. The duo continues to transition from their respective WNBA seasons, where Johannes plays for the New York Liberty and Williams competes for the Golden State Valkyries.
- •France defeated Hungary 99-53 in its tournament opener on Friday.
- •Gabby Williams, Marine Johannes, and Dominique Malonga each scored 17 points against Hungary.
- •France secured a second win by defeating South Korea.
- •Johannes averages 8.5 points per game for the New York Liberty.
- •Williams is currently averaging 14.3 points per game for the Golden State Valkyries.
- 2:41 PMSB Nation — France’s FIBA World Cup basketball team is dominating everyone - SB Nation
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — France’s FIBA World Cup basketball team is dominating everyone
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes Get Labeled “Power Couple” for Les Bleues By Broadcaster After Dominant World Cup Win
"Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes are representing France at the 2026 FIBA World Cup. The star duo led their nation to a comfortable 99-53 win against Hungary on Friday.
"Gabby Williams, Marine Johannes, Dominique Malonga are exactly where they want to be: dominating with the French national team at the World Cup.
"Gabby Williams, Marine Johannes, Dominique Malonga are exactly where they want to be: dominating with the French national team at the World Cup.
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External links- SB NationSep 7, 2026, 2:41 PMFrance’s FIBA World Cup basketball team is dominating everyone - SB Nation
Gabby Williams, Marine Johannes, Dominique Malonga are exactly where they want to be: dominating with the French national team at the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 2:29 PMFrance’s FIBA World Cup basketball team is dominating everyone
Gabby Williams, Marine Johannes, Dominique Malonga are exactly where they want to be: dominating with the French national team at the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 11:01 AMGabby Williams and Marine Johannes Get Labeled “Power Couple” for Les Bleues By Broadcaster After Dominant World Cup Win
Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes are representing France at the 2026 FIBA World Cup. The star duo led their nation to a comfortable 99-53 win against Hungary on Friday.
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