France sink Germany to reach first women's basketball World Cup final

France reached the women's basketball World Cup final for the first time after defeating host nation Germany 86-64 on September 12, 2026. Gabby Williams led the scoring with 22 points, also contributing five assists and four steals. The unbeaten French team is set to face the United States, pending their match against Spain. Germany made a remarkable run to the semi-finals, marking their first appearance as a unified country.