USA women’s basketball team claims fifth consecutive gold at FIBA World Cup
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The USA women's basketball team secured their fifth consecutive gold medal by defeating France in the final of the FIBA World Cup. Breanna Stewart, named tournament MVP, played a pivotal role, leading the team in points and rebounds while demonstrating versatility on the court. Her performance further solidified her status as a key figure in USA Basketball history. Meanwhile, teammates Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, who are both rising stars, showcased strong chemistry during the tournament despite previous storylines portraying them as rivals. The World Cup success highlights the depth and talent of the current U.S. women's basketball squad as they prepare for upcoming challenges, including the WNBA playoffs.
- •USA women’s basketball team wins fifth consecutive gold medal.
- •Breanna Stewart is named tournament MVP.
- •Clark and Reese showcase strong teamwork during the tournament.
- •The team's dominance highlights the depth of talent in women's basketball.
- •Upcoming WNBA playoffs are on the horizon.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Stewie stays an international standard. Plus: Clark and Reese, teammates *and* friends
"No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! The Americans are world champions, again. Coming up today: 🥇 Fifth straight gold 👥 Clark and Reese’s friendship 🏆 Playoff projections Also: Send any questions you have about the rest of the season or the playoffs to our mailbag. Golden: Stewart’s greatness continues After the USA silenced the doubters and convincingly took down France in the
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