Spain secures bronze medal after 81-58 victory over Germany in Berlin
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Spain captured the bronze medal at the women's FIBA World Cup on Sunday by defeating host Germany 81-58. Iyana Martín spearheaded the Spanish effort with 22 points, helping her team secure its third third-place finish in tournament history. Spain held a persistent advantage as Germany struggled with ball security, committing 18 turnovers during the game. This result marks the second time Spain has topped Germany in the tournament, following a 30-point margin in their opening matchup. Germany, appearing as a unified country, reached the bronze medal round after notable wins against Japan, Mali, South Korea, and Belgium. Spain rebounded from a group stage loss to Mali to finish the event on the podium.
- •Iyana Martín scored 22 points to lead Spain to an 81-58 victory.
- •Spain previously earned bronze medals in the tournament in 2010 and 2018.
- •Germany committed 18 turnovers throughout the bronze medal contest.
- •This was the second time Spain defeated Germany during the 2026 tournament.
- 5:47 PMESPN WNBA — Spain beats Germany to win bronze at women's FIBA World Cup
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Spain beat German to third place in women's basketball World Cup
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Spain defeats host Germany again to win bronze at women's FIBA World Cup
"Iyana Martín led Spain to the bronze medal at the women’s FIBA World Cup on Sunday with an 81-58 win over host Germany. The 20-year-old Martín scored 22 points to give Spain its third third-place finish in the tournament after 2010 and 2018. The Spanish players looked sharper and faster throughout, with turnovers again an issue for Germany after the hosts had 25 in their semifinal defeat to France on Saturday.
"Spain overpowered hosts Germany 81-58 to take third place in the women's basketball World Cup on Sunday. Euro runners-up Spain picked up a fourth medal at five World Cups since 2010.
"Iyana Martín led Spain to the bronze medal at the women's FIBA World Cup on Sunday with an 81-58 win over host Germany.
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External links- ESPN WNBASep 13, 2026, 5:47 PMSpain beats Germany to win bronze at women's FIBA World Cup
Iyana Martín led Spain to the bronze medal at the women's FIBA World Cup on Sunday with an 81-58 win over host Germany.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:48 PMSpain beat German to third place in women's basketball World Cup
Spain overpowered hosts Germany 81-58 to take third place in the women's basketball World Cup on Sunday. Euro runners-up Spain picked up a fourth medal at five World Cups since 2010.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:32 PMSpain defeats host Germany again to win bronze at women's FIBA World Cup
Iyana Martín led Spain to the bronze medal at the women’s FIBA World Cup on Sunday with an 81-58 win over host Germany. The 20-year-old Martín scored 22 points to give Spain its third third-place finish in the tournament after 2010 and 2018. The Spanish players looked sharper and faster throughout, with turnovers again an issue for Germany after the hosts had 25 in their semifinal defeat to France on Saturday.
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