USA wins FIBA 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup by beating France 97-79
Quick Look
- The USA became the champion for the 12th time by beating France 97-79 in the FIBA 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup final held in Berlin.
- Breanna Stewart was named the tournament MVP, taking the cup as captain and winning this award for the second time.
- France was content with second place in the tournament, in which it played in the final for the first time.
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Why It Matters
The USA also won the 2018 World Cup and Breanna Stewart was chosen as the MVP of that tournament. France was playing in the final for the first time in this World Cup.
USA became the champion by beating France 97-79 in the FIBA 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup final.
USA won the World Cup for the 12th time, 5 in a row. France, on the other hand, was content with second place in the tournament where it played in the final for the first time.
The first period, which was neck-and-neck and the lead changed hands many times, ended with France leading 20-17.
France started the second quarter very well with an 11-0 run and gained a 14-point lead in the 13th minute: 17-31. The USA was effective against France, who scored critical baskets from outside shots, with Young's scoring game. USA reduced the difference to 2 with Clark's 3-pointer with 3 seconds left: 43-45. France went to the locker room with a 45-43 advantage.
The USA gained a 17-point lead with consecutive baskets in front of França, who turned the score in her favor at the beginning of the third period and fell out of the game, and entered the last period ahead 73-57.
Increasing the difference to 27 points in the fourth and last quarter, the USA won the match 97-79 and became the champion in the World Cup.
GOT THE USA CUP
The cup was presented to the champion USA in the FIBA 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup.
The cup ceremony was held after the final match of the tournament held in Berlin, the capital of Germany.
In the ceremony, silver medals were first given to the players of the French Women's National Team.
Accompanied by the applause of the fans, the US National Team was invited to the court. After the players were awarded their gold medals, FIBA President Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani presented the cup to captain Breanna Stewart.
The US players and technical team were overjoyed after Stewart lifted the cup into the air.
STEWART WAS THE MVP OF THE WORLD CUP
The most valuable player (MVP) of the FIBA 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup was Breanna Stewart from the USA.
Stewart, who played with averages of 12.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 6 matches in the tournament, was awarded the MVP award for the second time in the tournament.
The 32-year-old basketball player also won the title of most valuable player in the 2018 World Cup, where they competed for the championship.
The top 5 of the organization were Iyana Martin (Spain), Leonie Fiebich (Germany), Breanna Stewart (USA), Gabby Williams (France) and Jackie Young (USA).
Hall: Berlin
Referees: Julio Anaya (Panama), Ariadna Chueca (Spain), Gatis Salins (Latvia)
USA: Copper 15, Gray 12, Young 18, Collier 6, Stewart 22, Bueckers, Howard 2, Clark 12, Boston 7, Reese 3, Citron, Iriafen
France: Lacan 2, Ayayi 8, Salaun 7, Williams 20, Badiane 7, Leite 5, Malonga 21, Johannes 5, Toure 3, Astier 1, Gueye, Bernies
1st Period: 17-20
Half time: 43-45
Open Questions
- What are the reflections of France's performance throughout the tournament at the league level?
- What kind of a morale advantage does this US championship provide in the preparation process for the Olympics?
