US Wins Fifth Straight Women's FIBA World Cup Title, Beating France 97-79
- The United States defeated France 97-79 in Berlin on Sunday, securing their fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup championship.
- Seeking redemption after losing by one point to the Americans in the 2024 Paris Olympic gold-medal game two years ago, the French team challenged early and forced the Americans to overcome a 14-point deficit in the first half.
- Tournament MVP Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Jackie Young added 18, leading a second-half resurgence that erased a 45-43 halftime deficit. The Americans dominated the third quarter with an 11-2 run.
- France claimed their best-ever tournament finish with the silver medal, while the Americans extended their winning streak to 36 straight World Cup games dating to 2006.
- Newcomers Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers gained essential experience on the national team, though veterans anchored the championship victory.
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Breanna Stewart Leads Team USA's Incredible Rally as Americans Crush France 97–79 to Retain Women's World Cup
Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the United States recovered from a 14-point deficit to beat France 97-79 and win their 12th Women's World Cup title.
The women basketball players from the USA have secured their 12th World Championship title. In the final against France, the team made up its initial gap.
The American women's basketball team celebrated for the fifth time consecutive world champion, after defeating France for 97-79.
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