Team USA earns fifth consecutive gold in FIBA Women's World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:53 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Team USA secured the gold medal in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup by defeating France 97-79 on September 13 in Berlin. After trailing by 14 points in the first half, Team USA staged a comeback, highlighted by Breanna Stewart's 22 points, earning MVP honors. The victory marked Team USA's fifth straight win in the World Cup, with Jackie Young contributing 18 points. France's strong performance, led by WNBA players Gabby Williams and Dominique Malonga, was not enough to prevent the loss in their first-ever gold medal match.
- •Team USA wins gold medal match 97-79 against France
- •Breanna Stewart named MVP with 22 points, 10 rebounds
- •Jackie Young scores 18 points, first in history with key final stats
- •France reaches gold medal game for the first time
- •Stewart ties Sue Bird for most World Cup golds
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