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USA defeats Spain to reach World Cup final, will face France in Olympic rematch
September 12, 2026 at 08:55 PM · Updated 33d ago
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Team USA-France gold medal game preview: Les Bleues have been the better team so far in Berlin
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AJAl Jazeera English
USA edge Spain to book Women’s Basketball World Cup final against France
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USA survive Spain scare to set up Olympic final rematch with France at Fiba World Cup
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U.S. tops Spain, gears up for FIBA final vs. France in '24 Olympic rematch
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U.S. tops Spain to reach FIBA World Cup final against France
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Follow live: USA locked in tight battle with Spain in FIBA semifinal
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Williams leads France past host Germany to reach World Cup final
(opens the publisher’s site)The United States beat Spain 76-66 in Berlin to advance to Sunday's FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup final against France.
- The Americans trailed 58-58 after three quarters before pulling away in the fourth to win Saturday's semifinal 76-66.
- Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 for the four-time defending champions, extending their World Cup winning streak to 35 games.
- France defeated host Germany 86-64 in Saturday's other semifinal, with Gabby Williams scoring 22 points.
- The final is a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game, which the US won 67-66.
- France's Marieme Badiane said her team would not be daunted by facing the American 'juggernaut' in Sunday's final.
- Gabby Williams, describing herself as 'on a mission' in a BeIN Sports interview, said she was determined to succeed.
- Sunday's final in Berlin marks France's first-ever appearance in a Women's Basketball World Cup final.
- Coach Kara Lawson and U.S. players said they remain focused on Sunday's final, calling France a strong challenge led by Gabby Williams.
- France has returned eight players from its 2024 Olympic roster that narrowly lost to the U.S. in Paris.