France women's basketball team leads USA in World Cup final in Berlin
France's women's basketball squad took a solid lead over the United States in the World Cup final held in Berlin.
The French women's basketball team reached the historic World Cup final in Berlin, meeting the United States for a rematch of the Olympic final two years earlier. Gabby Williams emerged as the leading scorer, guiding France to a comfortable lead by the end of the second quarter. The Americans, despite contributions from players like Breanna Stewart and Chelsea Gris, could not overturn the deficit as France's defense intensified.
Spain secured the bronze medal by defeating Germany, while USA guard Paige Bueckers cautioned her teammates to remain vigilant against the well-coached French side. The match, broadcast live, marked France's first appearance in a women's World Cup final and offered a chance to claim their first title since 1953.
Why it matters
The game decides the first women's basketball world champion for France, a milestone for the sport in the country.
How this story developed
- Sep 9 Hungary women's basketball reaches first World Cup quarterfinal, set to meet USA
- Sep 12 France's women's basketball team will meet Germany in the World Cup semifinal, with live coverage on TMC and beIN Sports 1.
- Sep 13 The United States secured a place in the final with its win over Spain.
- Sep 13 The semifinal now has a set kickoff time of 16:30 at Berlin's Uber Arena.
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