Jackie Young leads the United States past Spain to the World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:43 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The United States defeated Spain 76-66 in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup semifinals held at Berlin’s Uber Arena. Entering the fourth quarter with a slim 60-58 lead, the Americans pulled away behind a 12-point performance from Jackie Young. Young checked into the game early in the final period and contributed to 10 points during an 18-8 closing run, including two late steals. The victory advances the United States to a gold medal matchup against France. If the United States wins the final on Sunday, Young would become the first player to win a high school state title, NCAA championship, WNBA title, Olympic 5-on-5 gold, Olympic 3-on-3 gold, and a World Cup title.
- •The United States defeated Spain 76-66 in the World Cup semifinals.
- •Jackie Young scored 12 points and recorded two late steals in the fourth quarter.
- •The United States will face France for the gold medal on Sunday.
- •This victory sets up a rematch of the Olympic gold medal game from two years ago.
- 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — Princeton native moves one step closer to women's basketball history
"Jackie Young won a state championship at Princeton, then a NCAA championship at Notre Dame, and at every professional level so far. Her defense has traveled, too.
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