Team USA prepares to face Spain in FIBA World Cup semifinal
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Team USA continues its FIBA Women's World Cup campaign on Saturday, Sept. 12, in Berlin, Germany, as the squad faces Spain in the tournament semifinals. The United States enters the contest carrying a 34-game winning streak that dates back two decades, with the team's last tournament loss occurring during the 2006 semifinals. Breanna Stewart, a veteran of four World Cups, remains a key contributor for the Americans alongside Napheesa Collier, who currently leads the team in scoring with 10.3 points per game. Spain, led by Iyana Martin’s 16.5-point scoring average, seeks to challenge the defending champions in a rematch of the 2014 championship game. The winner of this semifinal matchup will advance to the final to face either France or Germany.
- •The semifinal game between Team USA and Spain takes place in Berlin on Saturday, Sept. 12.
- •Team USA enters the match with a 34-game winning streak in World Cup competition.
- •Napheesa Collier leads the United States in scoring, while Iyana Martin leads Spain with 16.5 points per game.
- •The U.S. last suffered a World Cup loss in the 2006 semifinals against Russia.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Team USA defeats Spain in World Cup semifinals, advances to gold-medal game vs. France
- 9:13 PMESPN WNBA — U.S. tops Spain to reach FIBA World Cup final vs. France
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Team USA FIBA takeaways: Breanna Stewart leads U.S. back to gold medal game, where France will pose even tougher test
- 8:41 PMCBS News — U.S. women beat Spain 76-66 to reach FIBA World Cup final, setting up Olympic rematch with France - CBS News
- 8:08 PMThe Guardian Sport — USA survive Spain scare to set up Olympic final rematch with France at Fiba World Cup
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — The last time Team USA beat Spain for gold, Breanna Stewart was there
"Four-time defending champions beat Spain 76-66 Stewart scores 16 as USA pull away in fourth Americans to face France in rematch of Paris final The United States advanced to the Fiba Women’s Basketball World Cup final for the fifth consecutive time, pulling away in the fourth quarter to beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday in Berlin. Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 for the four-time defending champions, who were tied at 58 entering the fourth quarter before finally taking control. Jackie Young added 12 points. Continue reading...
"Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
"Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 9:30 PMTeam USA defeats Spain in World Cup semifinals, advances to gold-medal game vs. France
Breanna Stewart led Team USA with 16 points as it overcame its largest deficit in this year's World Cup.
- ESPN WNBASep 12, 2026, 9:13 PMU.S. tops Spain to reach FIBA World Cup final vs. France
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 9:13 PMTeam USA FIBA takeaways: Breanna Stewart leads U.S. back to gold medal game, where France will pose even tougher test
Team USA will play for a fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal after escaping Spain, 76-66, in the semifinals on Saturday, but it wasn't easy getting there.
- CBS NewsSep 12, 2026, 8:41 PMU.S. women beat Spain 76-66 to reach FIBA World Cup final, setting up Olympic rematch with France - CBS News
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
- The Guardian SportSep 12, 2026, 8:08 PMUSA survive Spain scare to set up Olympic final rematch with France at Fiba World Cup
Four-time defending champions beat Spain 76-66 Stewart scores 16 as USA pull away in fourth Americans to face France in rematch of Paris final The United States advanced to the Fiba Women’s Basketball World Cup final for the fifth consecutive time, pulling away in the fourth quarter to beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday in Berlin. Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 for the four-time defending champions, who were tied at 58 entering the fourth quarter before finally taking control. Jackie Young added 12 points. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:16 PMThe last time Team USA beat Spain for gold, Breanna Stewart was there
Team USA has reached the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup and is looking to keep its 34-game winning streak alive when it plays Spain.
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