USA defeat France to win 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
Also reported by Guardian US, France24
Summary
The United States won the Women’s Basketball World Cup for the 12th time by beating France 97-79 in the final held in Berlin. The U.S. team was behind at halftime but scored many points in the third quarter to take control and secure their 36th consecutive World Cup win.Key Facts
- The U.S. team won the Women’s Basketball World Cup for the 12th time.
- The final score was USA 97, France 79.
- The game took place in Berlin.
- The U.S. was behind by two points at halftime but outscored France 30-12 in the third quarter.
- Breanna Stewart led the U.S. with 22 points; Jackie Young scored 18 points including four three-point shots.
- Caitlin Clark scored 12 points late in the game, helping secure the win.
- France played in their first-ever World Cup final and had previously lost to the U.S. by one point at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Spain won the bronze medal by beating Germany 81-58.
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