US wins fifth straight women’s FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79
Breanna Stewart and the United States women's basketball team secured their fifth consecutive FIBA Women's World Cup title by defeating France 97-79 in Berlin. This victory extended the Americans' winning streak to an impressive 36 games, including a semifinal loss to Russia in 2006. Despite trailing by 14 points in the first half, the U.S. rallied in the second half, ultimately dominating and building a 16-3 run in the third quarter.
Breanna Stewart, the tournament's MVP, led the team with 22 points, while Jackie Young contributed 18 points. France, who finished the match with a narrow 55-51 deficit, had their best-ever finish in the event but fell short of the gold medal. The Americans' victory marked their second-youngest team in World Cup history, featuring rookies like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers.
Despite the loss, France showcased resilience, with Dominique Malonga and Gabby Williams contributing 21 and 20 points respectively.
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