Breanna Stewart leads Team USA to fifth straight World Cup gold medal with win over France
Stewart led the U.S. with 22 points and 10 rebounds over France, and earned her second World Cup MVP honor.
BERLIN, Germany - September 13: The United States basketball team emerged triumphant, defeating France 97-79 in the 2026 World Cup final at Berlin Arena. This victory marks Team USA's fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal and ties them with the Soviet Union for the most consecutive titles in World Cup history. Breanna Stewart, a UConn alumna, led the team with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists, securing her fourth-straight World Cup gold and earning the 2026 FIBA World Cup MVP award.
Four other players scored in double digits for Team USA, with Jackie Young being the only player to score in double figures in every game. Paige Bueckers, another former Husky, played a limited role, contributing only two and a half minutes in the final game. France, led by Dominique Malonga and Gabby Williams, secured the silver medal for the first time since the tournament's inception in 1953.
This victory extended Team USA's impressive streak of not losing a major international tournament game since 2006.
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