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Team USA wins FIBA World Cup, beats France 97-79

sportsSep 13, 2026776,706

Team USA defeated France 97-79 in Berlin to win the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, securing a fifth consecutive World Cup gold and the program's 12th overall title. Jackie Young was named Player of the Game in the final. The U.S. outscored France 30-12 in the third quarter, a decisive stretch after a competitive first half in which France led by nine early. Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart received praise for key contributions to the victory, and reporters noted no injuries for Team USA. France’s Dominique Malonga led her team with 21 points and six rebounds, while Gabby Williams added 20 points and seven assists in the silver-medal performance. Celebrations included Angel Reese alongside coach Natalie Nakase and Paige Bueckers, and observers credited head coach Kara Lawson and staff for the team’s success. The win extended Team USA’s FIBA World Cup winning streak to 36 games and positions the squad as the heavy favorite heading into the Paris 2028 Olympic cycle.

Meghan L. Hall
@itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social

Angel Reese posted an absolutely hysterical Team USA celebration TikTok. There. Is. So. Much. Happening. 😂 What a masterpiece.

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