Paige Bueckers attends World Cup semifinal with tickets from Victor Wembanyama

Paige Bueckers, a former UConn women's basketball star, attended the FIFA World Cup semifinal in Dallas where Spain defeated France 2-0. Bueckers received her ticket through a relationship with Nike after Victor Wembanyama canceled his attendance. The match, notable for a large crowd of 70,649, saw Spain advance to the finals after winning. Bueckers also participated in earlier matches during this summer's tournament. She will next join the USA team in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, aiming for a fifth consecutive title beginning next Friday against China.

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