The French women's basketball team qualifies for its first world final
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The French women's basketball team qualified for its first World Cup final by beating Germany 86-64 in the semi-final in Berlin, already securing a medal, the first since 1953.
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Why It Matters
The French women's basketball team reached the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time, equaling its best historical result.
The Blues continue to write their history. The France team qualified for the first world final in its history by winning its semi-final of the Basketball World Cup against Germany (86-64), at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Saturday September 12. Facing the host country, surprise guest of the last four and loudly supported by the 14,000 spectators, Jean-Aimé Toupane's players assumed their status as favorites and delivered a very serious performance to achieve one of the greatest successes of their career.
The French women, already qualified for the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time in their history, will have the opportunity to dream bigger by playing their first final, Sunday, against the United States or Spain. They are already assured of getting on the podium and bringing home a medal, the first in 73 years and the bronze from 1953 for the first edition of the competition.
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The France team will play the World Cup final on Sunday against the United States or Spain
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The French team will win a medal, thus ensuring its first podium since 1953
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Open Questions
- Will the French team face the United States or Spain in the final?
- What will be the impact of this performance on the development of women's basketball in France?
