USA Women’s Basketball team beats Spain to reach World Cup final
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The United States Women’s Basketball team advanced to the FIBA Women’s World Cup final after a 76-66 victory over Spain on Saturday in Berlin, Germany. The Americans held a 39-36 lead at halftime before the score leveled at 58-58 following a third-quarter run by Spain. A 18-9 surge in the final period secured the win for the United States. Jackie Young, a former Notre Dame standout, finished the game with 12 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Sonia Citron did not play in the contest. The United States remains undefeated at 5-0 in the tournament. Team USA will face France in the championship final on Sunday after France eliminated Germany with an 86-64 result.
- •Team USA defeated Spain 76-66 in the FIBA Women's World Cup semifinals.
- •Jackie Young recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and four assists in the win.
- •The United States holds a 5-0 record in the tournament.
- •The final against France is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
- •France secured a spot in the final by beating Germany 86-64.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Irish star helps guide Team USA to Women’s FIBA World Cup title
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-ND standout assists USA Basketball in Women’s World Cup semis win
"Former Notre Dame star Jackie Young has been a key piece in USA's success at the FIBA Women's World Cup. Young continued that in USA's semifinals win.
"Ex-Notre Dame standout Jackie Young has put up solid for USA Women's Basketball in the FIBA World Cup, and that continued in the title game on Sunday
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:07 AMEx-Irish star helps guide Team USA to Women’s FIBA World Cup title
Ex-Notre Dame standout Jackie Young has put up solid for USA Women's Basketball in the FIBA World Cup, and that continued in the title game on Sunday
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 2:30 PMEx-ND standout assists USA Basketball in Women’s World Cup semis win
Former Notre Dame star Jackie Young has been a key piece in USA's success at the FIBA Women's World Cup. Young continued that in USA's semifinals win.
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