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U.S. women’s basketball team wins FIBA World Cup, defeating France 97-79

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

U.S. women’s basketball team wins FIBA World Cup, defeating France 97-79
Summary

The U.S. women's basketball team captured its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title by defeating France 97-79 in Berlin on September 13, 2026. After trailing by 14 points early, the U.S. rallied with a dominant second half, including a 30-12 third quarter. Breanna Stewart led the U.S. with 22 points and 10 rebounds. The victory comes as the U.S. prepares for the 2028 Olympics, aiming for a ninth consecutive gold. The U.S. women's national team has now won 36 consecutive World Cup games and 72 straight games in World Cup and Olympic play combined.

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By the Numbers
  • •U.S. overcame a 14-point deficit against France.
  • •Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
  • •U.S. aims for a ninth consecutive Olympic gold in 2028.
  • •The team has won 36 World Cup games in a row since 2006.
  • •Kara Lawson's first World Cup as head coach ends in victory.
Latest Updates
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  • 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — USA wins 5th straight FIBA Women’s World Cup in front of record crowd
  • 8:35 PMThe Guardian Sport — USA defend Fiba Women’s World Cup title after early scare against France
  • 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — USA Wins Gold, Fifth Consecutive FIBA World Cup Medal
  • 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Team USA takes down France for fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal
  • 7:49 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. overcomes France to win FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup for 5th consecutive time
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Team USA continued its reign as the most dominant squad in women’s basketball, claiming its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup gold medal, with Sunday’s assertive 97-79 win over France. Despite fan and media skepticism that the Americans had met their match with the motivated French, who had dominated the tournament up until the championship game, Team USA proved its dynasty is in good hands. But the highly anticipated rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game was not a seamless victory for the

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USA overcame a 14-point France lead in first half Breanna Stewart scores 22 points; Caitlin Clark gets 12 Defending champions USA fell behind early but stormed back past ⁠France 97-79 on Sunday to win the Women’s World Cup. In a rematch of the 2024 ⁠Olympic final, ⁠the ​American women came out on top once more, earning their fifth consecutive World Cup title ⁠and stretching their impressive unbeaten run at Olympics or World Cups to 20 years. Continue reading...

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Team USA secured the FIBA World Cup gold medal, defeating France 97-79, extending their undefeated streak in the tournament, led by MVP and captain Breanna Stewart.

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