Paige Bueckers attends World Cup semifinal with tickets from Victor Wembanyama

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Paige Bueckers attends World Cup semifinal with tickets from Victor Wembanyama
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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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  • Bueckers attended the World Cup semifinal in Dallas on August 17.
  • Spain defeated France 2-0 to advance to the World Cup final.
  • Bueckers received tickets originally belonging to Victor Wembanyama.
  • Dallas hosted nine games during this summer's FIFA World Cup.
  • Bueckers will represent the USA in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup next Friday.
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  • 9:41 PMYahoo SportsWhy UConn great Paige Bueckers received Victor Wembanyama's Nike-gifted World Cup tickets
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Bueckers watched on as Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinals from Dallas.

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