Julie Allemand sets World Cup assist record in Belgium win over Australia
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Julie Allemand set a new FIBA World Cup record for career assists during Belgium's 80-68 victory against Australia in Berlin. Allemand reached 111 total assists in the first half of the match, surpassing the previous record of 108 held by Laia Palau. The victory secures a spot for Belgium in the tournament quarterfinals. Allemand entered the game with 87 career assists and added 24 across her first three appearances in the event. She reached the milestone when teammate Emma Meesseman successfully converted two free throws with under two minutes remaining in the second quarter. FIBA regulations credit an assist when a player is fouled and makes the resulting free throws, contributing to the record-breaking figure.
- •Julie Allemand recorded her 111th career World Cup assist to set a new record.
- •Belgium defeated Australia 80-68 to clinch a quarterfinal berth.
- •The record was broken in the first half following two free throws by Emma Meesseman.
- •Allemand has recorded 24 assists through the first three games of the tournament.
- •Sandy Brondello coached the Australian team against her Toronto Tempo player.
- 2:49 PMESPN WNBA — Tempo's Allemand breaks World Cup assist record
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Julie Allemand breaks World Cup assist record in Belgium’s 80-68 win over Australia
"Allemand broke Laia Palau of Spain's mark of 108 assists in the first half of Belgium's 80-68 win over Australia that clinched a spot in the quarterfinals. “I'm just so proud because for Belgium, this is how we play,” Allemand said.
"Julie Allemand broke Laia Palau of Spain's mark of 108 assists in the first half of Belgium's 80-68 win over Australia that clinched a spot in the quarterfinals. She now has 111 in her World Cup career.
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External links- ESPN WNBASep 7, 2026, 2:49 PMTempo's Allemand breaks World Cup assist record
Julie Allemand broke Laia Palau of Spain's mark of 108 assists in the first half of Belgium's 80-68 win over Australia that clinched a spot in the quarterfinals. She now has 111 in her World Cup career.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 1:08 PMJulie Allemand breaks World Cup assist record in Belgium’s 80-68 win over Australia
Allemand broke Laia Palau of Spain's mark of 108 assists in the first half of Belgium's 80-68 win over Australia that clinched a spot in the quarterfinals. “I'm just so proud because for Belgium, this is how we play,” Allemand said.
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