USA defeat France to win 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: United States

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USA defeat France to win 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

The United States won the Women’s Basketball World Cup for the 12th time by defeating France 97-79 in the final in Berlin. After a challenging start, the Americans dominated the third quarter with a score of 30-12. Breanna Stewart led the team with 22 points, while Jackie Young contributed 18 points, including four crucial three-pointers.

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