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CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
USA defeats Spain to reach women's World Cup final; Hungary set to meet USA in quarterfinal
In Berlin, the U.S. women’s basketball team beat Spain 76-66 to advance to the FIBA World Cup final, with Stewart scoring 16 points and Copper adding 13 as the Americans pulled ahead in the fourth quarter. The victory extends the United States’ streak to 35 straight World Cup wins, the longest run since a 2006 loss to Russia. The final will be against France, who will play after beating Germany. Earlier in the tournament, Hungary earned a quarter‑final matchup with the United States after wins over Nigeria, South Korea and Japan.
How this was covered
- Right-leaning coverage is the most divided on this story
- Coverage peaked at 6 outlets in a single hour
Why it matters
The United States’ continued dominance and Hungary’s historic quarterfinal appearance shape the later stages of the women's World Cup.
How this story developed
- Sep 9 Hungary women's basketball reaches first World Cup quarterfinal, set to meet USA
- Sep 13 The United States secured a place in the final with its win over Spain.
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