{
  "id": 6162894,
  "title": "Host Germany avoids early exit from women’s FIBA World Cup, France sets 3-pointer record with 22",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/host-germany-avoids-early-exit-from-womens-fiba-world-cup-france-sets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T19:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/womens-basketball-world-cup-fiba-193274eff5c189ba75165cab995a8eac"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Host Germany secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the women's FIBA World Cup on Monday, while France set a record for the most 3-pointers made in a single game. France's team shattered the previous record of 20 3-pointers, set by Japan, with 22 made by Migna Toure with 5:45 remaining in the match. Mali defeated Germany 83-58 in a group game that initially threatened to see Germany eliminated. Germany's Frieda Bühner scored 21 points, while Luisa Geiselsöder contributed 17. Gabby Williams led France's 111-56 victory over Nigeria, who were already eliminated with a 0-3 record. Spain finished second in Group B and advanced to the quarterfinals after a 79-59 win over Japan. Iyana Martin scored 20 points and grabbed four rebounds for Spain. Alima Dembélé scored two free throws for Mali, which was their only lead against Germany. The German players celebrated with the crowd after the game but emphasized the need for recovery before their next match.",
  "summary": "BERLIN (AP) — Host Germany avoided embarrassment at the women’s FIBA World Cup on Monday while Spain advanced to the quarterfinals and France set a record for 3-pointers. Germany faced the prospect of elimination in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Germany advances to quarterfinals at women's FIBA World Cup",
    "France sets record with 22 3-pointers in single game",
    "Mali defeats Germany 83-58 in group stage match"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "France’s FIBA World Cup basketball team is dominating everyone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/frances-fiba-world-cup-basketball-team-is-dominating-everyone",
        "published": "2026-09-07T14:29:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "D’Tigresses Beaten by France, End 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Adventure Winless",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/dtigresses-beaten-by-france-end-2026-fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup",
        "published": "2026-09-08T01:22:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}