United States claim 12th women's basketball World Cup title in Berlin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The United States secured their 12th women's basketball World Cup title, defeating France 97-79 in the final held in Berlin on Sunday. The Americans trailed at halftime but dominated the third quarter with a 30-12 run. Breanna Stewart led the US with 22 points, while Jackie Young contributed 18 points. France, playing in their first World Cup final, made a strong start but lost momentum in the second half. Earlier, Spain won bronze by defeating Germany 81-58.
- •US wins women's basketball World Cup 97-79 against France.
- •Breanna Stewart scores game-high 22 points for the US.
- •France led at halftime but faltered in the second half.
- •Spain claims bronze after defeating Germany 81-58.
- •This is the US team's 12th World Cup title.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — US fight off spirited France to win 12th World Cup
"The United States won the women's basketball World Cup for a record-extending 12th time, defeating a spirited France 97-79 in the final in Berlin on Sunday. On Sunday, Spain were in control throughout against the spirited but limited hosts, who had never reached the final four of the tournament as a unified country.
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