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U.S. women beat Spain 76-66 to reach the FIBA World Cup final against France

U.S. women beat Spain 76-66 to reach the FIBA World Cup final against France

Summary

The U.S. women's basketball team beat Spain 76-66 to reach the final of the FIBA World Cup. They will play France in the championship game, aiming for their fifth straight World Cup title.

Key Facts

  • Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper scored 13 for the U.S. team.
  • The U.S. won 76-66 against Spain in the World Cup semifinal on September 12, 2026.
  • The U.S. will face France in the final, a rematch of the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal game.
  • The U.S. has won 35 straight World Cup games since 2006.
  • The U.S. team made 27 of 35 free throws in the game.
  • Spain started strong, leading early before the U.S. took control in the fourth quarter.
  • Spain will play Germany for the bronze medal.
  • The U.S. is one win away from tying the record for most consecutive World Cup championships.
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